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Statement from Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler on announcement of new soybean production facility in New Madrid County
This is a big win for Missouri.
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Captive Deer
The Missouri Departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Health and Senior Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that a captive white-tailed deer in Linn County, Missouri has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a neurological disease found in deer, elk and moose.
Department of Agriculture Takes Action in Vernon County to Protect Farmers and Grain Sellers
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has suspended the grain dealer's license of Prairie Pride, Inc., Deerfield, Mo., after discussions with the board of directors and management. This action prohibits them from engaging in any grain-related business transactions until further notice. In addition, the Department of Agriculture petitioned the Circuit Court of Vernon County to seize the grain and grain-related assets of Prairie Pride, Inc.
Money for nuts (fruits and vegetables, too)
Do you have a great idea for increasing sales of Missouri-grown fruits, nuts, vegetables or nursery stock? Has your group developed a plan to teach kids about healthy eating? Would you like to promote local foods, organic crops or sustainable agriculture? The Missouri Department of Agriculture wants to help.
Training session will prepare McDonald County producers for ag emergencies
Livestock and poultry producers in the McDonald County area are encouraged to attend a free training seminar, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, focused on preparing for agricultural emergencies. The Biosecurity Planning Session, one of a series of training seminars, will educate producers about the fundamental concepts of biosecurity and help farmers begin the process of developing a producer-specific plan.
Training session will prepare Lafayette County producers for ag emergencies
Livestock producers in the Lafayette County area are encouraged to attend a free training seminar, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, focused on preparing for agricultural emergencies. The Animal Agriculture Emergency Planning & Response Session, one of a series of training seminars, will educate producers about local and state efforts as they relate to livestock disease outbreaks and other potential emergencies that could occur.
Training session will prepare Cedar County producers for ag emergencies
Livestock producers in the Cedar County area are encouraged to attend a free training seminar, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, focused on preparing for agricultural emergencies.
Livestock Contest & Workshop Offers Opportunities to Learn USDA Grade Standards
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is working to help Missouri producers improve their operations by teaching both youth and adults how to evaluate livestock based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's grade standards. The Missouri Livestock Grading and Judging Contest and Workshop will be held Sat. March 13 at the University of Missouri's Trowbridge Livestock Center in Columbia. The workshop, open to grades nine or lower, provides youth an educational opportunity to learn the process of grading livestock. The contest, open to all ages, is an opportunity to apply national grading standards and to be judged on the process.
Department of Ag Encourages Missouri Farm Operations to Apply for Value-Added Grants
Today, the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced that grants are available to assist farmers with business planning expenses for projects that develop, process or market Missouri agricultural goods.
Response to the Missouri Tax Commission's decision to increase farm land assessments
Response to the Missouri Tax Commission's decision to increase farm land assessments
Think Outside the Barn at the 2010 Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture
If you haven't registered for the 42nd Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture, it is not too late. The Jan. 7-9, 2010 agriculture event at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch is shaping up to be one of the most interesting and exciting events in recent history. Governor Jay Nixon will join Missouri farmers and industry leaders in a critically important dialogue on the future of agriculture in Missouri and across the U.S.
Missouri Department of Agriculture Urges Tax Commission Not to Increase Agricultural Taxes
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has gone on record opposing any increases in assessments on farm land.
Thank a Missouri Farmer as You Feast this Thanksgiving
At an event at the Forck family farm in Cole County, Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler today recognized the thousands of Missouri farmers thanking them for their hard work and commitment to providing consumers some of the highest quality, most affordable food in the world. On behalf of Governor Jay Nixon, Dr. Hagler proclaimed today as Thank A Farmer Day in Missouri presenting an official proclamation to Kelly Forck. Forck Farms is a 5th generation Missouri Century farm growing corn and soybean and raising cattle.
Specialty Crops Awarded Funds to Further Enhance Industry
The Missouri Department of Agriculture today announced that they have selected 13 agricultural projects across Missouri to receive funding provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Planning & Response Sessions Prepare Missouri Producers for Ag Emergency
Through a series of sessions across the state, the Missouri Department of Agriculture is helping farmers prepare for potential agricultural emergencies. The Animal Agriculture Emergency Planning & Response Sessions educate producers about local and state efforts as they relate to livestock disease outbreaks and other potential emergencies that could occur. Buchanan County will be hosting the next event on Wed., Nov. 18 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Missouri Western State University's Leah Sprall Hall Room 109 in St. Joseph.
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