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JEFFERSON CITY — Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg approved livestock movement papers for nine…

JEFFERSON CITY — Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn announced that 22 youth groups from across Missouri were awarded grants from the Missouri Department…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for anticipated funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant…

JEFFERSON CITY — Today, on behalf of nearly 26,000 members of Missouri FFA, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed Feb. 18-25, 2023, to be National FFA Week in…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today that 17 projects will receive funding through the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is accepting applications for funding through its new…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority is now accepting applications for two programs that can be used to…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has selected 30 high school sophomores to participate in the 2023 Missouri Agribusiness Academy.…

JEFFERSON CITY — This week, the Missouri Department of Agriculture celebrates the state’s position nationally in agriculture production. Missouri is home…

JEFFERSON CITY — Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture is launching the 14th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The Department…

JEFFERSON CITY — Today, on behalf of cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed May to be Beef Month in Missouri.…

JEFFERSON CITY — Today, Governor Mike Parson and Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced that nearly 350,000 visitors attended the annual State…

JEFFERSON CITY — Black vultures are increasing in number across Missouri and their aggressive nature can cause problems for livestock producers. The…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced that the Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and WIC Farmers…

JEFFERSON CITY — Today, on behalf of dairy farmers throughout the state, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed June to be Dairy Month in Missouri. First Lady…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture reminds livestock producers to be wary of potential scams involving hay sales. The Department has…

JEFFERSON CITY — Livestock producers who recently sold animals at Schubert Livestock Sales, LLC and have not received payment from the sale should file a…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the Missouri Agriculture Awards. For centuries, Missouri farmers…

JEFFERSON CITY — A stunning photo featuring the Missouri state animal is the Best in Show for the 2023 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest,…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced today that 28 projects will receive funding…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant funds of up to $50,000 per project.…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has been allocated $8 million through the USDA Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI)…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture is coming back to Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. for its 50th celebration…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced funding for the Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program. The Department will award…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture announces changes to the Department’s online Hay Directory, making it even easier for sellers and…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today that funding is available to assist Missouri farmers and food processors in…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has selected 30 high school sophomores to participate in the 2022 Missouri Agribusiness Academy.…

JEFFERSON CITY — This week, the Missouri Department of Agriculture celebrates the state’s position nationally in agriculture production. Missouri is home…

JEFFERSON CITY — Today the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced recipients of grant funding to be used for the expansion of processing capacity…

JEFFERSON CITY — Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of Corteva herbicide products Enlist One and Enlist Duo in all…

JEFFERSON CITY — Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture is launching the 13th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The Department…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The…

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Missouri Agriculture Energy Saving Team – a…

JEFFERSON CITY — Today, on behalf of Missouri cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed May to be Beef Month in…

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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced it has invested more than $2 million in projects…