Delta Council holds 91st meeting at Mississippi State extension center in Stoneville
For the first time in 90 years, the Delta Council held its annual meeting on the grounds of the Mississippi…
Selections made to 2026-27 Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council
10 rising seniors have been selected to serve on the 2026-27 Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council, a hands-on opportunity to learn…
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 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…
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…
