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John Mark Looney Jr. Crop to Pop

Crop to Pop Produces Delta Grown Popcorn

John Mark Looney Jr. grows yellow butterfly popcorn in the Mississippi Delta.

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Meet the O’Neal Family

The O’Neals own and operate O’Neal Planting Co. in Leflore County, where they grow cotton, corn and soybeans.

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Long Days, Short Nights: A Farmer’s Life During Harvest

To-do lists grow for Mississippi farms and ranches during the fall, when it’s time to harvest the fruits of the previous season’s labor.

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Meet the Englert Family

The 2021 Farm Families of Mississippi campaign features the Englert family, who grows sweet potatoes in Chickasaw County.

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Claiborne County Beef Cattle Farmer Advocates for Agriculture

After serving as a county commissioner, Charles Shorts ventured into agritourism and has joined and fully embraced the ag community.

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Recognizing the Importance of Farmers

Without agriculture and farmers, our nation would starve and our economy would struggle. Often, consumers think of overalls, straw hats

Close up portrait of playful purebred border collie dog playing outdoors in the city park. Adorable puppy enjoying a sunny day in the nature

Call for Submissions: Farm Dog Photo Contest

We’re on the hunt for the best farm dogs around! We want to see your good ole boys and girls who help out around the farm and give them the spotlight.

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Young Farmers Embrace Social Media

Social media presents opportunities for agriculture – and young farmers are leading the charge, using platforms to educate, promote and push for policy.

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Keeping Farmers Resilient and Connected

Mental health is especially important for farmers and others in the ag industry, when trying times add stressors – but resources are available.

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Jackson-Based Farmer of the Year Shares His Passion For Farming

Fourth-generation farmer Primus Wheeler raises cattle, hogs, goats and several crops with his wife on Jubilee Ranch in Jackson.