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Wild hog control program application period opened May 1, closes May 15
By Paige Manning - Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Tue,04/30/24-11:14PM , 523 Reads
JACKSON — Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) as of May 1.
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Dr. James Watson, State Veterinarian, signs a certificate of veterinary inspection to permit Santa Claus’ reindeer to enter and exit the state of Mississippi between the hours of 6 p.m. on Dec. 24, and 6 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2023.

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MBAH grants certification for Santa's reindeer to enter Mississippi
By Paige Manning - Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Fri,12/22/23-1:02PM , 1,032 Reads
JACKSON — Today, the Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) issued a certificate of veterinary inspection to Santa Claus of the North Pole, which permits Mr. Claus’ reindeer to enter and exit the state of Mississippi between the hours of 6 p.m. on Dec. 24, and 6 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2023.
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Ongoing Investigation into Theft Ring in Tate and Panola Counties Leads to Multiple Arrests
By Paige Manning
Fri,03/24/23-9:40AM , 7,126 Reads
An ongoing investigation led by agents with the Mississippi Agricultural and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) resulted in the arrests of Gary “Bubba” Louis Mills Jr., Melville Dewitt Curtis III and Kyle Joseph Siebenmorgen.
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Kenaf entrepreneur Brent Brasher featured on state ag podcast
By Paige Manning
Tue,08/20/19-12:15PM , 1,186 Reads
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson continues to host the “Genuine MS Podcast” with weekly episodes featuring Genuine MS entrepreneurs and their products.

The podcast has been an ongoing effort throughout the summer to promote the state branding program, Genuine MS.
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