Flesh-eating screwworm poses ‘no threat’ to Mississippi food safety
A flesh-eating pest that was eradicated from the U.S. 60 years ago has returned, but Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson…
MSU Extension warns residents after invasive hammerhead worm found in Warren County
The Mississippi State University Extension Service is warning producers to be on the lookout for hammerhead worms after one of…
Mississippi shrimp season set to open May 26
Mississippi's shrimp season is less than a week away. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date…
Mississippi farmers change the way they grow rice
When a system works, there is little reason to change and many…
New applications for wild hog control program now open
Agriculture officials in Mississippi are accepting a new wave of applications for…
Mississippi agriculture department launches free eggs for a year giveaway
Mississippians can soon try to crack the odds for a chance at…
Mississippi Republicans back farm bill as it clears U.S. House, heads to Senate
Mississippi farmers could soon see relief as the U.S. House advanced a…
Hyde-Smith backing bill to reduce fertilizer costs as push grows for farm aid
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is backing a bill aimed at lowering…
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…
