The Mississippi Farm Bureau joined in early May 13 of its fellow state organizations in filing a motion to intervene in litigation seeking to establish uniform nutrient water quality standards. Gulf Restoration Network v. Jackson, et al is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to either adopt uniform nutrient water quality standards for all U.S. waters [...] [...]
by Stephen McDill Published: March 3,2011
Tags: agriculture, catfish, Mississippi, Mississippi Farm Bureau, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, poultry, rice, soybeans, State Capitol, timber
JACKSON- Farmers met their legislators at the 2011 Mississippi Ag Day at the State Capitol this week. Issues including eminent domain, new EPA regulations and rising input costs were discussed. [...]
The Mississippi Farm Bureau recently presented awards at its annual meeting. Longtime cattle and row crop farmer from Clay County and eighth president of the Mississippi Farm Bureau David Waide was named the winner of Farm Bureau’s Distinguished Service Award for 2010. Waide served 14 years as Farm Bureau president and led the organization through [...] [...]
Editor, I read with interest the article on David Waide, the current president of the Mississippi Farm Bureau, and the bill for eminent domain in the June 14 issue. In there, Mr. Waide states, “I don’t remember an issue that’s ever been like this. I think this has galvanized everybody.” Mr. Waide must certainly remember [...] [...]
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