Heart of the Horse Expo and Trainers Challenge to be held at State Fairgrounds
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson has announced the kickoff of the Safe Horse Project’s latest event, the 2023 Heart of the Horse Expo...
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Gipson announces Mississippi Healthy Food and Families Program
by Caleb Salers
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is now accepting grant proposals from qualified nonprofits to implement projects through the Mississippi Healthy Food and...
Mississippi State awarded grant to develop vaccine for farm-raised catfish
Mississippi State University (MSU) has been awarded a $645,390 Seeding Solutions grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) to develop vaccines against...
USDA publishes final rule to establish cattle contracts library program
by Caleb Salers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a final rule to establish a cattle contracts library pilot program, a move endorsed by U.S. Senator...
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation elects new board of directors
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, which has served as the state’s largest general farm organization since 1922, has elected a new board of directors. Mike...
‘Homestead for the Holidays’ returns to Mississippi Agriculture Museum
by Caleb Salers
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is set to host its annual “Homestead for the Holidays” event this winter season. Family-friendly activities such as breakfast...
New hunting safety orders implemented in Mississippi
by Caleb Salers
The National Forests in Mississippi, an extension of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is implementing an order to improve hunting safety for all...
Tickets for 2023 Dixie National Rodeo now on sale
Tickets for the 58th annual Dixie National Rodeo are now on sale with the Mississippi Fair Commission announcing the entertainment lineup Thursday. The Dixie National...
Gipson announces new initiative to purchase food from local farmers
by Caleb Salers
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson has announced a new local food initiative between Mississippi farmers and food banks at the Mississippi Food Network...
Tyson Foods invests $18M to expand Walnut Grove hatchery
by Caleb Salers
Tyson Foods has announced an $18 million investment to expand the company’s hatchery in Walnut Grove. The project is expected to increase the hatchery’s capacity...