U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson slams farm bill over $187 billion SNAP cut
For the first time since the U.S. House passed a sweeping farm bill, Mississippi’s lone “no” vote is speaking out.…
Mississippi farmers change the way they grow rice
When a system works, there is little reason to change and many reasons to stick with success; any change in…
New applications for wild hog control program now open
Agriculture officials in Mississippi are accepting a new wave of applications for the wild hog control program. Until May 15,…
Mississippi farmers face drought conditions as USDA designates 45 counties for relief
In addition to high fertilizer and fuel costs tied to conflict in…
2026 Pickle Fest again promising to be a big ‘dill,’ set for June 13-14
From spicy and dill pickles to pickled okra and onions, Mississippi’s annual…
Farm equipment tax exemption bill dies as Mississippi lawmakers approve other ag tax cuts
As the 2026 legislative session in Mississippi nears its end, a bill…
Mississippi becomes first state to ban lab-grown milk with new law
As traditional farmers push back against the onset of lab-grown dairy products,…
Mississippi landowners urged to be on alert for tree-killing beetles
As temperatures rise in Mississippi, landowners are urged to be on the…
Flesh-eating fly species eradicated from U.S. 60 years ago could be returning
A pest that was eradicated from the United States 60 years ago…
Some Mississippi farmers got historic head start to corn planting in 2026
Some Mississippi farmers got a rare head start on corn planting this…
Applications open for 2026-27 Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council
Mississippi high school students interested in agriculture have a new opportunity to…
Mississippi joins 5 states urging permanent relaxed agriculture regulations
Mississippi has joined five other states in urging the federal government to…
Farmers can apply for USDA’s one-time $11 billion bridge payments
Farmers across the country will soon be able to apply for the…
