Signed the contract for the Dixie National Rodeo today! Big things ahead.
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Just in time for the Dixie National!
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It's not too late to sign up to participate in the annual Dixie National Parade!
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Want to be a part of the 2023 Dixie National Parade?? Apply now at dixienational.org and show off your creativity and vintage style as we ‘Trail through the Decades!’
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I love promoting Mississippi, and one of the greatest ways we have to do that is through the Dixie National which runs now through February 19th. Join me on tomorrow at 8:05 a.m. to get all the details - livestock and horse shows, rodeo, concert lineup and more!
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On its 50th anniversary, we celebrate the God-given victory of overturning Roe v. Wade. The March for Life reminds us to keep on defending life. I am so thankful for the work of our Mississippi pro-life community! May God bless ALL the children.
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Today the Dixie National Horse and Mule Bonanza Show Kicks Off, plus we are announcing Concert-only Tickets for Lainey Wilson on Sale this Friday, January 20, at Coliseum Box Office. Details: agnet.mdac.ms.gov/agManage/uploa
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Appreciate my friend Rep. Randy Rushing introducing HB 984, preventing organizations controlled by the Chinese Communist Party from owning, leasing or otherwise holding our Mississippi agricultural lands.
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The Dixie National Sponsor Luncheon was an overwhelming success. Thanks to all our sponsors and media partners and Harper Morgan Rodeo! Great to have our Sale of Champions Committee too. We are soon to kick off “The Greatest Show on Dirt!”
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Great to welcome all our Mississippi FFA Association chapters to the annual legislative meeting today! My message was simple: You are our State’s future leaders!
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Join us at the museums at noon tomorrow, Jan. 18, for #HistoryIsLunch when , Hannah East, Claude Nash, and Jared Vardaman present “The History of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.” More at fb.me/e/46n3HC9Lo
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A huge shout out to all our great sponsors and media partners who keep making the Dixie National the best it can be. See y’all at the Sponsor luncheon! We will be hosting some special guests today.
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When you are lost, there is always the way Home. The way to Truth, the way to Life, the way Home to our Heavenly Father. John 14:6, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Follow the Lord Jesus Christ!
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This weekend in all 82 counties, thousands of Mississippi youth will begin participating in our State’s No. 1 Youth Development Program, the Junior Livestock Shows: County, District, then State at the Dixie National. Let’s show these hardworking future leaders our support!
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Appreciate the EPA taking time for a regional call with us as Ag Commissioners. We had a wide ranging discussion on key MS issues: WOTUS, Yazoo Pump Project, Gulf of Mexico hypoxia, Jackson Water Crisis and - Rat Poison.
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Two interviews in two days! Thanks to Wayne Hereford of WTVA and Scott Simmons of WAPT for covering Mississippi agriculture news and the Dixie National!
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Our Dixie National Guide Book is now available online! Starting now you can get answers to questions and see what is happening from the Pageant this weekend, to all the horse and livestock shows, all the way through February. Find it by clicking here: mdac.ms.gov/fairgrounds/wp
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Believe it or not, it’s Dixie National Show Time! Enjoyed welcoming the Dixie National Cutting Horse Show brought to you by my friend Mr. Ray Smith! Shows are today 1/6 through Sunday 1/8 starting around 8:00 a.m., open to the public to attend. See y’all around!
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The Greatest Show on Dirt is returning to the Mississippi Coliseum, February 10-18! Tickets are going FAST! Get yours today by visiting DixieNational.org, TicketMaster.com, or the Coliseum Ticket Office.
#dixienationalrodeo #rodeo
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Made it official today! Qualified for re-election as your Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. If you like the work and the results of the last four years, just wait until you see the next four. Leslie, our four children and I humbly ask for your support.
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Who knows what may be around the corner in 2023? Today at noon the Mississippi Legislature convenes to begin the 2023 Session. Thank your Legislator as they return today!
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New Year’s Resolution Ideas!
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Looking for a New Years Resolution that you can stick with in 2023?
Agriculture and Commerce @CommAndyGipson, MDOT Executive Director @BradleyRayWhite and other MDOT employees have some great ideas for you. #NewYear2023 #DriveSmartMS
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On this last day of 2022, my family and I would like to wish you and yours a very blessed and happy New Year. We are thankful for your friendship and support, and we look forward to working alongside you for a better Mississippi in 2023! Happy New Year!
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End of an era in Mississippi media as Y’all Politics gives way to Magnolia Tribune.
The iconic brand that is Y’all Politics will cease its run on Monday but Magnolia Tribune will rise and deliver reliable news by Mississippians for Mississippians. READ>>
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This picture is from 2021, I remember it was very COLD that day. We’re gearing up now for the 2023 Dixie National Parade, where your horses, mules, wagons, cars, tractors, marching groups and floats can join the parade! Apply for entry at dixienational.org.
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The Fairgrounds Non-Potable Water Filling Station opens at 1 pm today, and will be open M-F 8 am to 4 pm until further notice. Details: agnet.mdac.ms.gov/agManage/uploa
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The State Fairgrounds Water Well is operational. To assist with the current Jackson water situation, our MDAC Fairgrounds team is developing a plan for the public to access non-potable water container fill up on the Fairgrounds to assist those in need. Details later today.
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Election integrity, anti-ESG, food security among legislation state officials championing during 2023 session. #msleg
, , , and spoke with Y’all Politics ahead of legislative session. READ MORE ->
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Dress appropriately if you go out in the COLD! I loaned Leslie my fur hat, and I think it becomes her!
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Coming Soon - Establishing Native Warm Season Grasses For Wildlife and Forage. Partnering with to bring you a full tutorial in the Feb 15, 2023 edition of the MS Market Bulletin. Subscribe at mdac.ms.gov/publications-f just in time to get your NWSG plots started.
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Love my new coffee cup!
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Merry Christmas to you all! “For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord!” Jesus Christ, born King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Merry CHRISTMAS!🎄
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Congratulations to my true dedicated hunter son who braved the freezing 14 degree cold to harvest this 9 pointer on our farm this morning. Nice Simpson County buck. My only contribution was providing the land and helping load this big boy. “A Country Boy Can Survive!”
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Yesterday was my birthday; today our big old fashioned Gipson Family Christmas get together! Leslie and my Mama got me a guitar for my birthday and I learned a chord or two. I’ll plan to take it out on the speaking circuit next year!
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Rode a mule in Alaska this past June, now Alaska-style weather is showing up in Mississippi. Draw up plenty of water, drain the PVC pipes and set out extra hay for the livestock ; get what you can in the barn - it’s going to be killing cold weather come Thursday night. 🥶
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Support Real Chicken! Attended this week’s MS Poultry Association 4Q meeting and appreciate Dr. Ryn Laster and all the Board. 2022 has been challenging, but thank you for persevering to keep poultry our State’s No. 1 Industry! Looking forward to working with you in 2023.
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This Christmas you can give the MS Market Bulletin for $10 per year annual subscription; 2 issues per mo. plus online! Support our farmers and get a subscription for yours and your friends’ stockings Christmas Eve! Subscribe online at mdac.ms.gov/publications-f…. Merry Christmas!
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Want to join us for the 2023 Dixie National ‘Trailing through the Decades’ Parade?? You’re invited – apply now at dixienational.org and show off your creativity and vintage style! Mark it down, the Parade is Saturday, February 11th, starting at 10:30 a.m.!
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Praying for the Mike Leach family and our wider MSU Bulldog family -
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We had a wonderful time Fri night at the Hometown Rankin Magazine’s evening honoring the Rankin Co SO Officers. Thank you to Tahya Dobbs for organizing the event. Most of all thank you to our great law enforcement of Rankin County. You do a great job, thank you.
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Heard from the Market Bulletin staff- Thanks to everyone who’s been ordering our new MDAC history book! Keep those orders coming and I’ll keep busy signing them for you. Y’all can also order at mdac.ms.gov/publications-f
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