USDA allocates $1.3M to multi-family housing complex in Clinton
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development division has awarded $1,347,000 for upgrades at The Heights in Clinton, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced. Upgrades at The...
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Applications now open for Mississippi’s wild hog control program
by Caleb Salers
A new round of applications for Mississippi’s wild hog control program is now open. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced that the application period will close...
AGUP Equipment breaks ground on central support offices in Flora
AGUP Equipment, a Mississippi-based John Deere supplier, has broken ground on its central support offices. The new offices, which will be located in Flora, will...
Grenada to create wood pellet production facility with major capital investment
by Caleb Salers
The Greater Grenada Partnership has announced its strategic collaboration with Highland Grenada LLC, marking its largest capital investment industrial project in the organization’s history with...
Over $200K approved for chronic wasting disease surveillance in Mississippi
by Caleb Salers
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will receive $207,541 for chronic wasting disease surveillance. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who serves on the...
Parmalee to headline 2024 Dixie National Rodeo
by Caleb Salers
The entertainment lineup for the upcoming 59th annual Dixie National Rodeo has been finalized. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson has announced the music performances for the...
Other states pitching in to help Mississippi amid wildfires
by Caleb Salers
As drought conditions continue to impact the state, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is requesting equipment and personnel from across state lines. The MFC reports...
Hayes Patrick coined as new MDAC deputy commissioner
by Caleb Salers
Hayes Patrick has been appointed by Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) Commissioner Andy Gipson as the department’s deputy commissioner. Patrick served as executive...
Mississippi farmers and ranchers urged to report drought damages
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is asking farmers and ranchers to report drought-related damages. Due to the high temperatures and low volumes...
MDAC to open applications for Wild Hog Control Program on August 1
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will begin accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) for the...