JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture is offering 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2025 Missouri …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Grown Program is now accepting applications from Missouri school districts and Early Care & Education Centers (ECE) for the Promoting Specialty Crops in Missouri Schools 2024-2026 …
JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Parson proclaimed October to be Farm to School and ECE Month in Missouri. Farm to School and ECE Month celebrates nutrition professionals, farmers and ranchers nationwide for their contributions to feeding Missouri students. …
JEFFERSON CITY — On behalf of Missouri rice producers, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed Sept. to be Rice Month in Missouri. The proclamation was presented to Missouri Rice Research & Merchandising Council members. “Missouri is growing food for a growing …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA) Program announces recipients of spay and neuter grants. Grant funds are designated to eligible organizations that provide low-cost spaying and/or neutering of dogs …
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn has declared a Crisis Exemption through Section 18 of the EPA’s Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). MDA received EPA concurrence for the crisis declaration, allowing the …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) will begin accepting applications for a new program supporting beginning farmers in Missouri starting Aug. 1. A farm owner may qualify for a deduction from their …
JEFFERSON CITY — Today, the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced applications are available for the Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program (BIIP). This program supports an increase in distribution and use of …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg announce updated biosecurity protocols for dairy cattle exhibiting at the 2024 Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia. All lactating …
JEFFERSON CITY — A serene photo featuring a glimpse into Missouri’s urban agriculture scape is the Best in Show for the 2024 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest, hosted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The photograph, submitted by Alana …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has launched the Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WICFMNP) for the 2024 season. Both programs are funded by the U.S. Department of …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture Plant Industries team is setting spongy moth pest traps in May and will continue monitoring for other plant pests in the upcoming months. Summer is a popular time for pests to make their presence …
JEFFERSON CITY — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclaimed April 2024 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. Whether you’re a gardener or a camper, a bug enthusiast or a student, a traveler or an online shopper, it is …
JEFFERSON CITY — This week, the Missouri Department of Agriculture celebrates the state’s position nationally in agriculture production. Missouri is home to 87,887 farms, employs nearly 460,000 people in agriculture, forestry and related industries, and …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has selected 30 high school sophomores to participate in the 2024 Missouri Agribusiness Academy. Selected students will spend a week in June in Springfield exploring careers in agriculture, building …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture animal health team encourages Missourians to practice biosecurity when handling poultry. Stringent biosecurity practices are valuable for potential poultry buyers and experienced poultry owners alike. …
JEFFERSON CITY — This week, the Missouri Department of Agriculture celebrates the Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection team’s efforts toward creating an equitable marketplace for both consumers and private businesses throughout the state. Weights and …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced changes to animal health requirements for beef and swine exhibitors at fairs and exhibitions in Missouri. Beef and swine exhibitors must provide a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection ( …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture encourages Missouri feed manufacturers, corn producers and livestock producers to monitor aflatoxin and fumonisin levels in corn harvested in 2023. Mycotoxin levels have increased in Missouri corn due …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has been allocated $6.9 million through the USDA Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program to help strengthen the food supply chain between the farmer and consumer. The purpose of the RFSI …
