Missouri Right to Farm Amendment Moves Forward
An amendment to the Missouri Constitution that would enshrine a right to farm has moved one step closer to ratification this week with a 32-1 vote in the state senate…
Missouri Increases Acreage
According to the Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Missouri will lead America in the highest increase of the percentage of corn acreages. The total 3.05…
Missouri House Passes Bill
A new bill has passed in Missouri's house giving Missouri dairy farmers a tax break. The only problem is some lawmakers do not understand why all agricultural producers do not…
Missouri Farmers Continue Planting
Missouri farmers are taking advantage of the first dry streak of the season. Officials warn residents of Palmyra to expect an abundance of farm equipment on the road in the…
Organic Farming in Missouri
Missouri Organic farmers are eligible for national funding that is to be used to help farmers transition into organic farming. $50 million are available nationwide from the USDA for organic…
Chromium 6
Chromium 6 was found last week in soil from a northwest Missouri farm according to state and federal environmental agencies. Although the finding has been confirmed, officials said there is…
First Wind Farm Breaks Ground
Wind Capital Group has broken ground on a wind farm loacted at Lost Creek Wind Farm in northwest Missouri. This wind farm is the first of its kind in Missouri.…
Specialty Mushrooms
The University of Missouri is encouraging farmers to experiment with a new crop- specialty mushrooms. During economic hardships, like the one touching the agricultural industry, it is no secret one…
Missouri Comes in Number 3
A national survey of wind energy said Missouri is the third state to have the highest amount of wind power generated during the second quarter of the year. The completion…
Theft Increases
The saying goes "desperate times call for desperate measures," and this economic downward spiral has made an impact on agriculture theft. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has created the Livestock and…