November 21, 2024, 6:27 am
Livestock
Mississippi had about 890,00 head of cattle in 2017. The 15,940 farms in the state accounted for $285 million value of production in 2017. The larger beef cattle inventories are located in the southern part of the state. Some 80 Grade A Dairy herds including 9,000 milk cows provide a $26 million value of production of milk. The state ranks #17 in production of hogs, accounting for a $117 million value of production. Hogs are grown on 306 farms with 1.2 million piglets born in 2017.
Conservation Stewardship Programs
- Dairy - CSP for Dairy Producers
- Livestock - CSP for Livestock Producers
- Pork - CSP for Pork Producers
- Prescribed Grazing - CSP for Prescribed Grazing
Conservation Best Management Practices (BMP)
- Grazing Management
- Grazing Management Plan FY2011
- Nutrient Management Plan
- Riparian Forest Buffer
- Grade Stabilization Structure
- Critical Area, Grading, Shaping and Planting
- Fence
- Use Exclusion/Access Control
- Forage Bio Mass Planting
- Pipeline
- Prescribed Grazing
- Heavy Use Protection Area
- Stream Crossing
- Watering Facility
Cooperator Spotlight
Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Experiment Station
MAFES discoveries improve plant, animal, and food production systems to enhance commodity production and conserve the environment for the benefit of all people.
