Sweet corn grows on over 2,000 acres in Mississippi.  Most of the ears are consumed in Mississippi by folks who know fresh corn ears are a delight to eat.  Sweet plump corn kernels burst with flavor with each bite while that sweet corn juice awakens your taste buds.

Most of the corn you see growing in the fields across Mississippi is not sweet corn.  It is called field corn that is used for feeding animals and in ethanol production.

Corn is cholesterol free.  It’s a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, potassium, thiamine, fiber and is very high in antiox

February is National Beef Month.  Did you know that 97% of America’s cattle farms and ranches are family run?  That’s right!  We have Mississippi Farm Families providing safe beef not only for your family but ours as well.

Improvements in beef production technology have helped the beef industry use fewer resources to feed more people.  In Mississippi in 2011 the value of the beef industry was $155 million.  

With over 14,500 cattle farms in Mississippi there is a lot of delicious and nutritious beef for you to try in your family meals. 

Let's face it. Too many options can often be overwhelming. But, not for the people of Lucedale. Lucedale Mayor Doug Lee said a few restaurants could be among your list of places to go. The restaurants include: Popeye's Chicken, Taco Bell, Western Sizzler, Mexican Restaurant and a Japanese Steakhouse.