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Protecting property rights has always been a critical piece of Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation's advocacy efforts, and those efforts continue with the organization's support of the Landowner Protection Act. This act will provide another layer of protection for...

This week, the Mississippi legislature focused primarily on appropriations and finance bills. Both the House and Senate passed versions of an appropriations bill for state agencies. "The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is paying special...

Americans across the country can now expect to see government offices in operation after a several week government shutdown. Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed into law a $333 million appropriations bill that will fund the federal government for the...

The Department of Transportation is accepting comments through March 8 on a petition requesting additional flexibility on hours of service requirements for truck drivers. The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association,...

Taylor McNair of Learned was crowned Miss Rodeo America in December at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. On Monday, the House and Senate recognized representing Mississippi well in her role. McNair previously served as Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation's summer...

Mississippi farmers, ranchers and rural residents could see some changes in people's ability to sue property owners for injuries or other problems. Senate Bill 2901, also known as the Landlord Protection Act, passed Thursday by a 32-17 vote. It was held for the...

The Mississippi Legislature spent most of the week in committee meetings preparing for the approaching Tuesday deadline for bills to pass out of committee. "The House and Senate did not meet long each day as there were committee meetings scheduled throughout the...

Mississippi’s farmers, ranchers and rural citizens can expect to see more high-speed internet service options soon. The state's 25 electrical cooperatives can now offer the services after Gov. Phil Bryant signed a law that immediately gives them that legal authority...

When a tall, brunette woman, decked in turquoise, a crown and sash walks into a room, speaking with confidence and refinement, it’s hard not to wonder who she is and who she represents. But upon further conversation, you find out she is none other than Miss Rodeo...

A free new decision tool was launched by American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. to help dairy farmers make insurance coverage decisions for Dairy Revenue Protection. The tool is available online at www.dairyrp.com under “Guest Dairy RP Quoter” or directly here...

The Mississippi House Agriculture Committee, led by Chairman Bill Pigott and Vice Chairman Vince Mangold, is doing everything it can to regulate the labeling on "fake meat." On Wednesday, Mangold presented House Bill 793, also known as the Fake Meat Bill, to the House...

The Mississippi Senate unanimously passed House Bill 366, also called the Mississippi Broadband Enabling Act, with no changes from the House version. The bill will now move to Gov. Phil Bryant's desk to be signed into law. “I look forward to signing it at my earliest...