Mississippi Land Bank Relief Efforts for Hurricane Harvey
Farm and ranch communities are like families, and those connections extend across the country, especially in times of need. Hurricane Harvey has dramatically impacted the livelihoods of these families in Texas, and – as a member of the Texas District of the Farm Credit System – we are doing our part to help.
Board Chairman Abbott Myers Featured in Delta Farm Press Article
Moving into a new territory always brings a little trepidation. Where do we find good, credible contacts? Who are the ag leaders in the area? Where can I find some tasty short ribs? ...
Mississippi Land Bank Offers Loans for the Rural Lifestyle
Whether customers want to buy recreational property, a house in the country or farm equipment, Mississippi Land Bank in Corinth can make their dreams come true...
New and Retiring Leaders Recognized at Annual Stockholders Meeting
At this year’s Annual Stockholders Meeting, Board Chairman Abbott Myers recognized outgoing directors, James Gordon Robinson and Travis Satterfield for their service to the Land Bank. We are so thankful to have had both of these great men serve and direct the work of our association.
Win the Hunt of a Lifetime!
A Mississippi lifetime sportsman's license for a Mississippi resident youth (ages 5-16).
National Farmers Day
Today and every day, we appreciate those who work year-round to keep us fed and clothed! Cleveland customer, JJ Duraj, let our Loan Administrator Brandy Pugh help harvest some soybeans on his farm in Shelby!
Understanding Mid-South land values
According to the 2019 Mid-South Land Values and Lease Trends Report that was recently released by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA), from 2000 until early 2008, prices for farmland increased about 1 to 2 percent annually...
Tupelo Branch Debuts MS Land Bank at Taste of Tupelo
The Tupelo Branch worked the Taste of Tupelo event last night at the BancorpSouth Arena. There were over 2,000 people that attended the event. It was Land Bank’s first time to participate in this event. Here are a few details about the Taste of Tupelo.
MS Land Bank Would Like to Congratulate Mike Sturdivant on Being Named the 2017 Mississippi Farmer of the Year
The small town of Glendora is 38 miles due west of Grenada in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, and home to Due West Farm, where on any given day you will find Mike Sturdivant III, the state winner of the 2017 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award...
Tate/Desoto County Forestry Association Wins Small County Forestry Association of the Year Award
Tate/Desoto County Forestry Association won the Small County Forestry Association of the Year Award at the Mississippi Forestry Association meeting in Biloxi this week. Pictured receiving the award are left to right: Garrett Dismukes, Tarah Ferguson, Tom Skelton and Matthew Raff. Tarah Ferguson is the Extension Agent for the Tate County Association.
MS Land Bank Customer Named Sunbelt 2017 Mississippi Farmer of the Year
After earning a prestigious Harvard University Master of Business Administration degree, Micajah “Mike” Sturdivant III could have entered real estate or most any other business, but decided instead to become a Mississippi Delta farmer...
Lowndes Farmer Turns Heads with Zinnia Field
If you like the color green, south Lowndes County is your kind of place — endless acres of forest and farmland. There is one exception, though, 3 1/3 acres of vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow that burst from that infinity of green...