Mississippi State University Agricultural Economics

02/24/2026

Kicking off our MABM Career Series with a role that sits at the heart of agricultural success. Ag Business Managers turn strategy into action—leading operations, managing finances, analyzing markets, and driving growth across today’s evolving ag industry.

02/05/2026

The date is fast approaching! Let us know if going. We'd love to see you there.

Help us Paint Memphis Maroon!
Join us for refreshments, door prizes and good company on Friday, February 27, 3 – 5 p.m. at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show—one of our favorite events of the year. Hope to see you there!

01/20/2026

A great time was had at our first ever two-day Mississippi Agricultural Outlook Conference last week, and we are already looking forward to next year.

11/28/2025

Happy Egg Bowl, everyone!

This year, a couple special visitors came to campus before the golden game. Do you recognize anyone?

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

Before the Mississippi Agricultural Outlook Conference, Mississippi State University Extension Service is also hosting the Row Crop Short Course Dec. 8 - 10 at The Mill. Today's the last day to register for free: https://www.mississippi-crops.com/2025/09/18/2025-row-crop-short-course-registration/
Registration after today and up to day of event is $40.

This short course would be a solid supportive elective for those attending the Outlook Conference in January, but it's certainly no prerequisite. (Can you tell it's advising and finals season? 😁)

Registration All means are provided free of charge if you preregister by November 24th. Registration after November 24th, including at the door, will be $40. Hotel Rooms in the hotel block must be …

11/20/2025

💡Did you know? 🧐 Our Department of Agricultural Economics graduates are leading the charge across Mississippi!

The Mississippi State University Extension Service is an incredible resource for the state, and we are thrilled to see our alumni stepping into new roles as Extension Agents. If you're looking for expert tips on everything from farm management to financial planning, be sure to follow Mississippi State University Extension Service.

We love seeing our Bulldogs make an impact! A huge shout-out to recent graduate, Angelina, for her dedication in her new role. Keep up the great work!

We’re so excited to welcome these new MSU Extension agents to the team! They are here on campus to go through new agent orientation. We know they will do a great job in their communities!

L to R
Kassidy Hall - Wayne County
Anna Grace Carter - Smith County
Ramona Underwood - Pike County
Susan Cooper - Stone County
Brent Sanders - Tate County
Angelina Courcelle - Lowndes County
Cheyenne Stewart - Madison County
Kristen Nichols - Sharkey/Issaquena County
Kellie Burke - Coahoma County

Education. Outreach. Service. We are Extension!!

11/14/2025

Being the first in your family to go to college means learning how to do hard things with no roadmap—figuring out applications and financial aid, asking for help, working your way through school, and believing in a future you’ve never seen up close. Those same skills prepare you to tackle life after graduation and to open doors for everyone who comes after you.

Leaders like our own division vice president, Dr. Keith Coble, show what’s possible when a first-generation student keeps going. From a dairy farm to a college campus to the VP’s office, his journey proves that earning a degree can change the trajectory of an entire family.

Every day, Mississippi State University is proud of our first-generation college students and alumni. We’re cheering on every Bulldog who is blazing a trail so the next generation can dream even bigger, start even further ahead, and go even higher. 💫

This week, Mississippi State University is celebrating first-generation college students (students who are first in their families to attend college).

Fun fact: Dr. Keith Coble was a first-gen college student!

11/06/2025

Thinking about your future career? The job market in agriculture is booming!

A new national report on employment (2025-2030) for graduates in food, agriculture, and natural resources (FARNRE) shows job opportunities are incredibly strong.

Here are the key takeaways:

HUGE DEMAND: There are an average of 104,766 job openings annually in the field.

THE #1 SPOT: The single largest employment area is Business and Management, making up 41% of all available jobs (that's over 42,000 jobs a year!).

THE OPPORTUNITY: The report also shows the biggest gap between available jobs and qualified graduates is in the Business and Management category. Companies need leaders!

This is where you come in.

The Agribusiness program in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State University is specifically designed to prepare you for these high-demand, high-paying leadership roles. We're training the next generation of managers, analysts, and entrepreneurs to fill that gap.

Ready to secure your future in a field that's hiring?

➡️ Apply to the Agribusiness program today! https://www.agecon.msstate.edu/students/agbusiness.php



Image/Article Source: https://www.purdue.edu/usda/employment/

10/28/2025

Let the countdown begin! Only 76 days until the 2026 Outlook Conference kicks off its first 2-Day event. Have you registered?

https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0081-0004-cdd0870f2a5d43f6bc447f03ea60030b

10/19/2025

🌾 Registration is now open!
Join us for the 2026 Mississippi Agricultural Outlook Conference, January 12–13, 2026, at The Mill at MSU in Starkville.

This year’s event expands to two full days—each with its own focus:

📅 Day 1 – Jan. 12 (10 AM–3 PM)
Farm Financial Management and Planning for Producers
Sharpen your skills in farm budgeting, recordkeeping, marketing, estate planning, and more.

📅 Day 2 – Jan. 13 (8 AM–5 PM)
2026 Mississippi Agricultural Outlook Conference
Hear the latest forecasts and insights on farm income, trade, crops, livestock, labor, and farmland values from MSU specialists and guest experts.

☕️ Coffee, refreshments, and lunch provided.
💲 Free to attend thanks to our sponsors: First South Farm Credit, Mississippi Land Bank, Southern AgCredit, USDA NIFA, and the Southern Risk Management Education Center.

🔗 Register now:
👉 https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0081-0004-cdd0870f2a5d43f6bc447f03ea60030b
(MSU Extension agents: see email for In-Service Training intranet link.)

📍 Location: The Mill at MSU, 600 Russell Street, Starkville, MS
📧 Questions? Contact Kevin Kim at [email protected] or 662-325-2676.

10/14/2025

The Maples brothers bring an incredible blend of education, experience, and expertise to our department, the university, and agricultural communities across the nation. Even with their busy schedules, these dedicated professors always make time to share their knowledge and passion for agriculture. Learn more about their story below!
https://www.msstate.edu/our-people/2025/10/josh-and-will-maples

From growing up on a cattle farm in North Alabama to teaching & serving producers across Mississippi — Josh & Will Maples bring heart and expertise to , Mississippi State University Agricultural Economics and the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Read their story at https://www.msstate.edu/our-people/2025/10/josh-and-will-maples