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Amid High Prices, Farmers Still Need You to Buy Crawfish This Season

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9 months ago

January 28, 2024

ourmshome.com – Rebecca Turner – 2024-01-28 08:21:06

SUMMARY: Carnival Season is synonymous with crawfish boils, a time-honored tradition celebrated with fervor. However, this year’s festivities are shadowed by a significant crawfish shortage in Louisiana, affecting those in Mississippi who rely on Louisiana’s supply. The drought from last year has constrained availability and created a surge in prices. Dennis Riecke, a Certified Fisheries Professional, explains that crawfish are commonly farmed in rice paddies, a method providing mutual benefits for rice and crawfish cultivation. Unfortunately, the drought has affected both the farmed and wild crawfish populations, resulting in limited supplies and higher costs. Nonetheless, consumers are encouraged to continue supporting local businesses, which in turn aids farmers, with hopes of more favorable conditions and lower prices as the season progresses.

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Roy Holder Named the Mississippi Loggers Association (MLA) Volunteer of the Year

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7 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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ourmshome.com – Rebecca Turner – 2024-11-05 09:50:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi boasts 19.3 million acres of forest, ranking third in timber production in the Southeastern U.S., supporting around 68,000 jobs. The Mississippi Loggers Association (MLA) plays a vital role in promoting this industry, particularly through its fundraising efforts for the Log A Load for Kids program, which supports children‘s health initiatives. Roy Holder, a dedicated volunteer and auctioneer, was honored as the MLA’s 2024 Volunteer of the Year for his contributions, raising over $2.3 million for local children’s hospitals. His passion and commitment highlight the MLA’s ongoing mission to improve the lives of children in Mississippi through philanthropy.

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All About Bacon | Our Mississippi Home

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2 days ago

November 3, 2024

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ourmshome.com – Julian Brunt – 2024-11-03 10:30:00

SUMMARY: Bacon, dating back to 1500 BCE, originated with the Chinese salting pork belly, later embraced by the Romans and spread throughout medieval Europe. It preserves pork through smoking, enhancing its flavor, which is primarily due to its fat content. Globally, bacon has various names, such as “rasher” in the UK and “speck” in Italy. Its versatility is evident in dishes like bacon sandwiches, breakfast combos, and vegetable pairings. Commonly smoked with hickory and other woods, bacon can be fried or baked, while different brands, like Benton’s from Tennessee, offer unique flavors. Bacon remains a beloved culinary staple worldwide.

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