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As farmers and citizens of the south Delta continue to experience flooding from the incomplete Yazoo Backwater Pump Project, the American Farm Bureau Federation has been working with the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation to find members some relief. On Friday, AFBF...

Mississippi’s legislators and statewide elected officials have been hard at work this month working for the people of Mississippi, including Farm Bureau members. Key Legislative Bills The Mississippi Senate and House worked to develop and pass several pieces of...

From a soft breeze to the soothing sound of wind chimes on his porch where he surveys his property with his wife of 55 years, Jacob MeGehee strives to live simply. “I like to call myself a simple minded person,” MeGehee says. “There’s just something wonderful about...

The Mississippi Senate and House agriculture committees both met this week, and passed several bills pertaining to the Mississippi agriculture industry. The Senate Agriculture Committee bills were: SB 2118 - Increases penalties for those that steal pecans from growers...

Several Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to participate in the American Farm Bureau Federation's Issue Advisory Committee meetings. The AFBF's Issue Advisory Committees provide an avenue for Farm Bureau’s...

After graduating from Mississippi State University in 1958, former student body president Ted Kendall III set out to take on the world, or at least a small part of it. The agriculture graduate moved home to Bolton to work on his family farm, but quickly realized how...

Farm Bureau members in Bolivar County took the time to honor their legislators this week by hosting a recognition breakfast on Monday. During the breakfast, a large crowd of farmers met with Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons, Senator Sarita...

Members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation State Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in a series of meetings on agricultural issues important to Mississippi farmers and ranchers. "Allowing the future of...

The rolling countryside covering Mississippi Senator Lydia Chassaniol’s district are perfect for two things – growing cotton and raising cattle. After serving in the Mississippi Senate for 13 years, this fact is not lost on Chassaniol, especially as she continues to...

The Mississippi House Agriculture Committee sent several bills to the House floor on Tuesday during their first meeting since last month. The first three bills passed the full House on Wednesday and were sent to the Senate. The last bill passed the House Agriculture...

More than 500 Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members gathered in Jackson in December to reflect on 2019 at the organization’s Annual Convention. Eager members had the opportunity to sample MFBF programs, meet staff, and fill up on wonderful food and fellowship...

State Auditor Shad White released the results of a study assessing the efficiency of the Mississippi Department of Transportation this week. The Mississippi Legislature passed infrastructure legislation during the 2018 Special Legislative Session giving the state...