Mississippi’s agriculture department announces key leadership assignments
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce announced a pair of leadership assignments Wednesday. Michael Lasseter, executive director of the…
Agriculture commissioner to take ‘Make Mississippi Healthy Again’ campaign across the state
An effort to reduce Mississippi's troubling obesity and chronic disease rates, support local farmers, and incentivize folks to eat healthier…
June is National Dairy Month. Here’s how to celebrate Mississippi farmers
National Dairy Month is underway, taking place every June since 1937, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. As…
Mississippi State scientist makes ‘hopping’ discovery with 16 new grasshopper species
An assistant professor at Mississippi State University recently made a “hopping” discovery…
2025 Dixie National Rodeo parade to roll through Jackson on Saturday
The biggest rodeo east of the Mississippi River will commence its 60th…
New applications for wild hog control program available beginning Saturday
Another round of applications for Mississippi's wild hog control program will soon…
Your guide to the 2025 Dixie National Rodeo
The 60th Annual Dixie National Rodeo will soon be underway in Mississippi’s…
Addressing Mississippi’s agriculture crisis: A call to action for our state
As a state whose roots run deep in the soil, Mississippi’s agriculture…
Federal funding awarded to programs combatting agricultural pests and disease in Mississippi
A large sum of federal dollars has been allocated to fight nuisance…
Officials confirm bird flu in chickens from Copiah County commercial breeder
A second case of bird flu in a flock of Mississippi chickens…
Yazoo pumps project proponents optimistic after new federal backing
It's been 83 years since the federal government authorized a project to…
Applications for Mississippi’s wild hog control program opening Friday
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will begin accepting a new…
Tickets now on sale for 2025 Dixie National Rodeo
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Dixie National Rodeo. According…