What is going on in January?

Mississippi agriculture hits $9.7B overall value

Mississippi agricultural producers shattered previous records in 2022 with an estimated $9.7 billion in production value based on high market prices that almost kept pace with higher production costs.

However, Josh Maples, agricultural economist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said strong commodity prices do not reflect the sharply higher costs of production the agricultural sector faced this year.

“Farmers are generating more revenue this year, but they are also incurring higher expense,” Josh Maples said.

Is Poultry Farming for You?

Are you interested in starting your own commercial poultry farm? This can be a profitable business venture for you. Before committing, be sure you’re putting your eggs in the right basket by entering the business informed and well-prepared. From acquiring essential equipment to properly feeding the birds and partnering with an integrator, there are many steps you need to consider to succeed.

Below we’ve touched on some of the positive and more challenging aspects you should keep in mind when deciding whether or not the poultry business is right for you.

Introducing: Staysha Sisk

1. Role at FFB: AG Loan Assistant

2. Family: 1 Niece, 4 Nephews

3. Education: Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Arkansas University

4. Hobbies: Reading, Spending time with Friends and Family, Summer time I’m usually always in the pool or at the lake.

5. What is your favorite thing about working at FFB? There is always room for growth and learning something new.

6. Do you have an unknown talent? I know a lot of random line dances.

7. Favorite place you have visited? Cozumel, Mexico. I loved everything about it. The food was so good, and the water was gorgeous.

8. What is one thing you would like to learn more about? Crafting, I would love to make different decorations for the Holidays.

9. Words you live by or funny story about you? You get what you work for, not what you wish for.

Chicken Burrito Bowl

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground chili pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup canned corn
1 cup of black beans canned
1 cup boiled rice
2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1 avocado sliced
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

For salsa:

1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
½ tomato chopped
½ onion chopped
2 tbsp white vinegar
Juice of 2 limes
Pinch of salt

Directions:

Cut chicken breast in bite size pieces
Add chicken breast pieces in a medium sized bowl
Add olive oil, paprika, cumin, ground chili pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well until chicken is coated with spices and oil
Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat
Add chicken in pan and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked
Set chicken aside
Cook rice according to box instructions
In a large bowl add chopped lettuce, corn, beans, rice and cooked chicken
Add salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream and cheddar cheese on top. Enjoy!