Mississippi farmers face drought conditions as USDA designates 45 counties for relief
In addition to high fertilizer and fuel costs tied to conflict in the Middle East, Mississippi farmers are suffering from…
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 Pickle Fest is yet again promising to be…
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 that would have created a tax exemption for…
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…
2026 Dixie National Rodeo: What to know before you go
Rodeo action, country music concerts, and one of Mississippi's annual parades are…
Man rescued after being trapped in Yazoo County grain bin
A man has been rescued after being trapped in a Yazoo County…
Bill eliminating sales tax on agricultural equipment passes in Mississippi Senate
Mississippi farmers could soon see financial relief after the state Senate passed…
U.S. Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer visits Mississippi as part of nationwide workforce tour
U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Mississippi on Saturday as part of…
Free pesticide disposal events to occur in Forrest, Yazoo counties
Mississippi producers, landowners, and property managers will soon have two free opportunities…
Mississippi’s first bird flu case of 2026 reported in Amite County
Mississippi's first case of bird flu this year has been confirmed. The…
