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The American Farm Bureau Federation and Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation today presented Sen. Roger Wicker with AFBF’s Golden Plow award. The Golden Plow is the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress. “Our nation needs more leaders like...

A statement from the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation on the Mississippi Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2021: Moving commodities to market that supply food, fiber and shelter is vital for Mississippi farmers, ranchers, loggers and Mississippi Farm...

The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is proud to announce the establishment of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation FFA Advisor of the Year Award. This annual award seeks to recognize one high school FFA Advisor for their efforts in teaching agriculture along with...

The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation will host its 50th Annual Youth Safety Camp at Camp Tanglewood in Newton County July 12-15, 2021. The camp is designed to teach students a variety of safety practices, like ATV safety, distracted driving, fire safety, and...

The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging the Biden administration to prioritize agriculture for the COVID-19 vaccine. In a letter sent to the administration today, AFBF President Zippy Duvall called for the elimination of barriers to vaccine access for America’s...

The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation State Women’s Leadership Committee recently culminated their annual service project for the Ronald McDonald House by donating supplies and $6,500 to the charity.  The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi has been...

Although Farm Bureau members did not get to gather for a County Awards and Recognition Dinner at the end of 2020 like they have in years past, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation still recognized an outstanding county from each region. These counties were selected...

Farming can be a lonely occupation, which is why many farmers choose to share the cab of their tractor or truck with a farm dog. Kyle Mills is no exception. Kyle and his farm dog, Bugg, work together every day on their cotton and cattle farm in Montgomery County. Bugg...

As the legislature enters the month of March, the House and Senate faced one of the last major deadlines of the year. March 2 was the deadline for each chamber to pass the other's general bills. The budget started taking shape on February 24, which was the deadline...

The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently began its beef and pork raffle, benefiting Farm Families of Mississippi. Raffle tickets can be purchased from any County Farm Bureau, and cost $5 each. The last day to purchase a raffle ticket is Friday, March 26, 2021....

The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation 2020 Farm Woman of the Year, Brandi Karisch, is a scientist, extension agent, beef specialist, spokesperson, business owner, wife and mother of two. Agriculture and cows play a huge part in not only her life, but also the lives...

This week, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed House Bill 1439 that proposes to raise the sales tax on farm tractors and parts, farm implements, and tree farming equipment from 1.5% to 4%. Dairies will see an increase of 2.5% to their supplies for farm...