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Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grants Announced
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today that six projects will receive funding through the FY25 Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $10,000 per project to address expenses associated wit...
Missouri Celebrates Farm to School and Early Care & Education (ECE) Month
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.
“Farm to...
Governor Mike Parson proclaims October as Pork Month in Missouri
Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed October as Pork Month in the state of Missouri, in recognition of the high-quality pork produced by Missouri pig farmers and their families. Missouri’s pork industry ranks seventh in the nation with 3.35 million ...
Missouri Celebrates National Black Walnut Week
This week, the Missouri Department of Agriculture celebrates the state’s position nationally in black walnut production. Governor Mike Parson has declared Sept. 26 - 29 as Black Walnut Week in Missouri. The proclamation was presented at the Black W...
Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Funds Announced
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today that 17 projects will receive funding through the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program. The competitive grant program will provide up to $50,000 per project to address food insecurity in urban ...
Governor Mike Parson Proclaims Sept. as Rice Month
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 world, ...
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority Announces Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture
The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is now accepting applications for funding through the Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) Innovation Grant Program. Missouri entities seeking to add value t...
Organic Certification Cost Share Program Available for Missouri Producers
Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced funding is available to assist Missouri farmers and food processors in obtaining organic certification for their businesses. Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Cert...
Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grants Available
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced funding for the Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program. The Department will award grants of up to $10,000 for reimbursement of expenses associated with urban agriculture and economic development. A...
MDA Declares Crisis Exemption for Insecticide Use Against Armyworms in Missouri Rice
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 use of I...
Missouri Department of Agriculture Awards Funding for Spay and Neuter Programs
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 and cats for ...
Beginning Farmer Tax Deduction Program Set to Launch
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 Missouri ...
Missouri Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program Funds Available
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 biofuels in ...
Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Funds Available
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant funds of up to $50,000 per project. Qualifying projects for the grant funds must benefit residents affected by food insecurity in areas which have bee...
Missouri Department of Agriculture Announces Dairy Cattle Protocols for the 2024 Missouri State Fair
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 dairy cattle...
2024 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Winners Announced
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 Henry of K...
Governor Mike Parson Proclaims June as Dairy Month
Today, on behalf of dairy farmers throughout the state, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed June to be Dairy Month in Missouri. Lieutenant Governor Kehoe presented the proclamation on behalf of the Governor at Central Dairy in Jefferson City. M...
Farmers Market Nutrition Programs Underway
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 Agriculture’...
Governor Mike Parson Proclaims May as Beef Month
On behalf of cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout the state, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed May to be Beef Month in Missouri. Governor Parson presented the proclamation at the Missouri Beef Days Boots and Bling Banquet in Bolivar on Saturday. Member...
MDA Helping Prevent the Spread of Harmful Pests
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 known in a nega...
Protect Plants by Looking for Invasive Pests in April
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 important to...
Missouri Department of Agriculture Launches Annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest
Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture is launching the 15th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The Department invites Missourians to share their agriculture story through photographs. The contest runs through June 7 and is an...
Missouri Department of Agriculture Celebrates National Agriculture Week
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 has an esti...
2024 Missouri Agribusiness Academy Participants Announced
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 leadership s...
MDA Encourages Biosecurity Around Poultry
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.
“Spring...