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McCormick testifies before Senate Highways & Transportation Committee
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick recently testified before the Mississippi Senate Highways & Transportation Committee. McCormick was invited to present on behalf of Mississippi's farmers, ranchers and rural communities in an effort to...
Yazoo Backwater Pump impact statement open to comments
Mississippians are being encouraged to submit comments to the Environmental Protection Agency's Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project. The public will have the opportunity to submit comments on the statement until...
U.S. House and Senate race results to impact agriculture
Although final results of the Presidential election are still pending, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Policy Department can provide a summary of results for the Senate and House as of today. In Mississippi, all four incumbents – Rep. Trent Kelly, Rep. Bennie...
Mississippians make their voices heard on state issues
Mississippians made their voices heard yesterday in not only national races, but on several state issues. Voters were presented with three referendums on their ballot, two contested Mississippi Supreme Court races and one state House of Representatives special...
Waste pesticide disposal event to be held in Pontotoc
Mississippi area farmers with waste agricultural pesticides are invited to take part in a waste pesticide disposal event to be held on Thursday, November 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the parking lot in front of the Pontotoc County Agricenter...
EPA releases Yazoo Backwater Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
The Environmental Protection Agency released the long-awaited Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project on October 16, 2020. The public will have the opportunity to submit comments on the statement until November 30,...
Farm Bureau honors congressional members with Friend of Farm Bureau award
Five members of the Mississippi Congressional Delegation recently received the Friend of Farm Bureau Award for the 116th Congress from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Every two-year session of Congress, AFBF monitors the voting records of U.S House & U.S....
McCormick receives MSU President’s Pegasus Award
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick was awarded the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine President's Pegasus Award on Wednesday, October 21, by the college dean, Dr. Kent Hoblett. McCormick received the award for his...
Ford offers Farm Bureau members extra discount
Ford recently announced a special, limited time promotion for Farm Bureau members. From now until January 4, 2021, Farm Bureau members can receive $1,000 bonus cash on the purchase of most eligible Ford and Lincoln vehicles. F-150 and Super Duty will remain at $500...
Grenada County Farm Bureau hosts Flag Retirement Ceremony
Rain could not damper the patriotism the Grenada County Farm Bureau showed one evening earlier this month. With a large Mississippi National Guard presence in the community, an American Flag Retirement Ceremony seemed to be a perfect idea for honoring those who serve,...
Mississippi Legislature welcomes four new members
Four Special Election Run Offs were held in Mississippi House or Senate districts on Tuesday, October 13. The following candidates won those elections. House District 37 (Clay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha) – Lynn Wright House District 66 (Hinds) – De’Keither Stamps Senate...
Mississippi Legislature passes Agriculture Stabilization Act
The Mississippi legislature appropriated $13 million of federal CARES funds toward three different agricultural programs during the last two days of the session. The legislature finally adjourned sine die the first week of October after the longest session on record....