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Dairy demand, prices help offset high input costs

The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasted this year’s ... Read more

Columns

Union push continues to impact the future of state’s robust auto manufacturing sector

The tobacco farmer who was the Father of His Country sired a country that is still struggling with ... Read more

Business

Mississippi agriculture hits $9.7B overall value

  STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi agricultural producers shattered previous records in 2022 with an estimated $9.7 billion in ... Read more

State

Poultry production value falls just short of $4B

Poultry was already Mississippi’s top agricultural commodity before its overall value increased even more in 2022. The estimated ... Read more

Columns

GUEST VIEW: 340B has grown beyond original intent

  I would argue that most politicians have good intentions, but good intentions don’t always make for good ... Read more

Business

Crop harvest going well, average yields

  STARKVILLE, Miss. — “Snow” appearing on the sides of highways and bare ground visible for miles is ... Read more

Columns

SID SALTER: Ham and eggs? Massachusetts, California engage in self-imposed food price inflation

STARKVILLE — The next time you travel to Boston, it might be wise on several fronts to stick ... Read more

Business

Wheat acreage begins rebound as prices soar

  Climbing market prices for wheat are beginning to earn growers’ attention in Mississippi. The state’s wheat acreage ... Read more

Local News

Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday

Parents and families planning their back-to-school shopping will have a chance to save this weekend as the state ... Read more

Business

Mississippi adds mill capacity

  Mississippi has gained new timber mills over the last 18months, and producers have seen timber prices rise ... Read more