MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & COmmERCE • CINDY HYDE-SmITH, COmmISSIONER VOLUME 90 NUMBER 3 FEBRUARY 1, 2018 JACKSON, MS 53rd Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo By Alex Lowery dreds of FFA and 4-H members show day, February 10. The parade route Communications & their market animals, with only will start on Amite Street at 10:30 Marketing Specialist - MDAC those receiving blue ribbons mak- a.m. and loop around the State Cap- ing the Mississippi Junior Roundup itol on High Street and North West February is here, which can mean at the Dixie National. Those that re- Street. This year’s parade partici- only one thing! The 53rd Annual ceive the “champion” title in their Dixie National Livestock Show and Dixie National classes qualify to pants include car clubs, floats, mo- Rodeo will roll into the Mississippi compete in the crowning glory of torcycles, marching groups, horses, State Fairgrounds from Thursday, Mississippi’s 4-H and FFA livestock wagons, riding clubs, beauty queens February 1 to Sunday, February 18. programs, the Dixie National Sale of and much more. Enjoy a free hot Cowboys, cowgirls, rodeo queens, Junior Champions. meal of pancakes and sausage with clowns, country music stars, 4-H The champions and reserve all of the fixings on Sunday, Febru- and FFA members, and thousands champions of the Junior Market ary 11 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the of spectators and fans from all over Steer Show, the Junior Market Mississippi Farmers Market on the Lamb Show, the Junior Market the state and country will descend corner of Jefferson and High streets. Swine Show, the Junior Mississippi on Jackson for the near-month long See pages 12 and 13 for a full series of livestock shows, equine Bred Barrow Show and the Junior Market Goat Show are singled out schedule of events for the 53rd an- events, agricultural showcases and for a special tribute and are eligible nual Dixie National Livestock Show top class rodeo entertainment. As for the Sale of Junior Champions and Rodeo. For up-to-date informa- where they will be auctioned to the tion on the parade, other events, highest bidder. This year, the 49th tickets, concerts and schedules, annual sale will be held at 11:30 download the Dixie National Live- a.m. on Thursday, February 8, at the the largest rodeo east of the Mis- deo stock will be on display as stock Show and Rodeo mobile app Trade Mart. sissippi River, the Dixie National cowboys and cowgirls compete for from the Apple or Android store, vis- In addition to the rodeo and live- Livestock Show and Rodeo serves as titles, prizes and pride. At the con- stock show, the Dixie National will it www.dixienational .org, “like” the a time honored tradition for many clusion of the rodeo each evening, host several special events. Don your Dixie National Livestock Show and families. special entertainers will perform. boots, chaps and cowboy hats for Rodeo on Facebook or call the Mis- The Dixie National began in 1965 This year’s musical entertainment the Dixie National Parade on Satur- sissippi Coliseum at (601) 961-4000. as the brainchild of four Jackson lineup is Josh Turner, Frank Foster, visionaries and has grown into a the Bellamy Brothers, John Michael multi-million dollar event that at- Montgomery, Riley Green, Corey tracts more than 100,000 visitors to Smith and Brett Young. the fairgrounds each year. When the four Jackson visionar- “The Dixie National Livestock ies created the Dixie National, their Show and Rodeo holds a special purpose for it was agricultural edu- place in the hearts of many, not cation. Today, that purpose holds only right here in Mississippi, but true and is fulfilled through the also around the country and world,” Dixie National Junior Round-Up, a Commissioner of Agriculture and week-long series of exhibition and Commerce Cindy Hyde-Smith said. competition that is highly antici- “We are thrilled to welcome our pated by thousands of 4-H and FFA rodeo and livestock participants, as youth each year. Exhibitors pur- well as their loyal fans, back to the chase their animals several months Mississippi Fairgrounds for a won- in advance to spend countless hours derful month of memories.” working with them in order to com- The much-anticipated Dixie Na- pete in district shows to earn the tional Rodeo begins on Thursday, honor of competing in the Dixie Na- February 8 and continues through tional Junior Round-Up. Wednesday, February 14. The best At the five annual district live- of Smith, Harper and Morgan ro- stock shows across the state, hun- Page 2 MISSISSIPPI MARKET BULLETIN February 1, 2018 From Our Kitchen To Yours Riding the Trails and Campfire Favorites ***************************************** Breakfast Casserole “BBB” – Biscuits with 1/4 cube butter Beans and Burgers 8 slices bread Cindy Hyde-Smith 2 pounds pre-cooked pork sausage 2 pounds lean hamburger 1 pound cheddar cheese, grated 2 2-pound cans baked beans Commissioner 12 eggs 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce Mississippi Department of 1 quart milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1/2 cup ketchup Agriculture & Commerce 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup mustard 121 North Jefferson Street 1 small onion, finely chopped Jackson, MS 39201 Spread butter all over the inside of the Dutch oven. Tear bread Bisquick mix for 1 dozen biscuits Phone: 601-359-1100 into pieces and set aside. Break sausage into pieces and set aside. In a bowl, beat together eggs, milk, dry mustard and salt. Layer Heat Dutch oven to 325 degrees for frying. Brown the ham- www.mdac.ms.gov the bread, sausage and eggs into the Dutch oven. Cover and burger in the Dutch oven. Stir in the baked beans, BBQ sauce, bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Pour cheese over top ketchup, mustard and onion. Cover and bake on low heat (275 Ag Museum of casserole. Bake another 10 -15 minutes until cheese forms a degrees) for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the Bisquick mix 601-432-4500 light brown crust on the top of cooked eggs. according to package directions for one dozen biscuits. Stir the Agricultural Theft Bureau burgers and beans thoroughly. Cover the top of the bean mix- 1-800-678-2660 Apple Crisp ture with the biscuits, completely covering the top. Sprinkle the cheese over the biscuit topping. Bake covered for 30 minutes, Aquaculture until the biscuits are done. 601-359-1102 6 apples 2 teaspoons cinnamon Board of Animal Health 2 teaspoons nutmeg Foil Baked New Potatoes 601-359-1170 3 cups quick oats 1 cup flour 3 pounds new potatoes, washed and quartered Bureau of Plant Industry 2 cups brown sugar 3 medium onions cut into 1-inch pieces 662-325-3390 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon salt Consumer Protection 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup butter 601-359-1148 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt Slice the apples and mix with cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl. 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Fairgrounds/Coliseum Mix together oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter to 601-961-4000 form a crust. Press half the crust mixture into the bottom and Prepare the potatoes. Preheat grill to high. Cut two pieces of sides of a Dutch oven. Pour the apples onto the crust. Cover Fruits & Vegetables aluminum foil, each 24 inches long, and set aside. Toss the apples with the rest of the crust mixture. Bake covered about 601-359-1159 potatoes, onions, parsley, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large 45 minutes at 350 degrees, until top crust is light brown and bowl. Place one half of the potatoes in the center of one foil apples are tender. International Trade strip and fold the right and left sides of the foil in toward the 601-359-1196 center to cover the potatoes. Fold the remaining two sides to Keep Mississippi Beautiful Easy Pork Chops for Two the center to seal. Repeat with the second half of the potatoes 601-359-1100 and the remaining foil. Place the foil pouches on the grill. Cook 2 sheets (12x18-inches each) heavy duty aluminum foil until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil Livestock Market News 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced pouches from the grill, let sit five minutes; unwrap and serve 601-359-1159 2 boneless pork chops, about ½ -inch thick while still warm. Salt and pepper, to taste Market Development 1/2 can (10 3/4 - ounce can) low fat cream of mushroom soup, Source: BestCampRecipes.com 601-359-1159 undiluted Meat Inspection 1 tablespoon soy sauce 601-359-1191 1/2 medium green bell pepper, sliced Mississippi Market Bulletin Preheat oven to 450 degrees or grill to medium-high. Center 601-359-1155 onion slices on each sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Top with pork chops; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine cream Mississippi Farmers Market of mushroom soup and soy sauce; spoon over pork chops. Top 601-354-6573 each chop with bell pepper slices. Bring up foil sides and double fold top and ends to seal the packet, leaving room for heat cir- Regulatory Services culation inside. Repeat to make a second packet. Bake 16 to 18 601-359-1111 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven or grill 10 to 12 minutes in covered grill. 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