USDA reminds Mississippi landowners, producers of several deadlines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is reminding landowners and producers in Mississippi of several upcoming deadlines. The…
Alpha-gal, tick illness risks rise in Mississippi
As lone star ticks spread across the Southeast, Mississippi residents face a growing risk of tick-borne illness and alpha-gal syndrome,…
Federal bill could bring more agriculture education funds to Mississippi community colleges
A pair of Mississippi lawmakers is pushing bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding agricultural workforce training and education programs at community…
Flesh-eating screwworm poses ‘no threat’ to Mississippi food safety
A flesh-eating pest that was eradicated from the U.S. 60 years ago…
MSU Extension warns residents after invasive hammerhead worm found in Warren County
The Mississippi State University Extension Service is warning producers to be on…
Mississippi shrimp season set to open May 26
Mississippi's shrimp season is less than a week away. The Mississippi Department…
Delta Council holds 91st meeting at Mississippi State extension center in Stoneville
For the first time in 90 years, the Delta Council held its…
Selections made to 2026-27 Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council
10 rising seniors have been selected to serve on the 2026-27 Mississippi…
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…
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…
