Trailer stolen from Jackson business recovered in Louisiana
A stolen 32-foot trailer has been recovered in Louisiana following an ongoing investigation that began in late December. According to the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock...
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Your guide to the 2024 Dixie National Rodeo
by Caleb Salers
The 59th Annual Dixie National Rodeo will soon be underway in Mississippi’s capital city with cowboys and cowgirls set to compete in all the familiar...
Thinking outside the box launches Killebrew rodeo into international status
Coming off a successful year one of the Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo, the event in Jackson is taking on international status. Dr. Alyssa Ellis Killebrew,...
New round of applications open Thursday for wild hog control program
by Caleb Salers
A new round of applications for the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s Wild Hog Control will be accepted beginning Thursday. Commissioner Andy Gipson announced...
Mississippi native Colin Stough to join Conner Smith on main stage at 2024 Dixie National Rodeo
by Caleb Salers
A rising Mississippi Southern rock and country music singer will have the chance to take the main stage at the 59th annual Dixie National Rodeo....
Drought, cold weather could make for poor crawfish season
Last year’s drought continues to have a negative impact on different sectors, and unfortunately, the crawfish industry is no exception. Crawfish lovers may be paying...
Agriculture officials recover $66K of stolen farm equipment, trucks in Sharkey County
by Caleb Salers
Agriculture officials in the state have recovered multiple expensive items that were stolen in west Mississippi. The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) obtained...
Nearly $6 million made available to boost Mississippi’s food supply chain
by Caleb Salers
A partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and the United States Department of Agriculture will provide nearly $6 million to strengthen the...
Dixie National Livestock Show to kick off in Jackson beginning Friday
by Caleb Salers
Events setting up the Dixie National Rodeo will begin this weekend. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce reports that the 2024 Dixie National Livestock...
Legendary Dixie National Rodeo announcer Mike Mathis passes away
A legendary voice across the rodeo world has passed away. Mike Mathis, the man behind the microphone at the Dixie National Rodeo for over 25...