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News Releases

Home » News » Archive - 2009
  • Dec 16
    Response to the Missouri Tax Commission's decision to increase farm land assessments
  • Dec 15
    Think Outside the Barn at the 2010 Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture
  • Dec 1
    Missouri Department of Agriculture Urges Tax Commission Not to Increase Agricultural Taxes
  • Nov 25
    Thank a Missouri Farmer as You Feast this Thanksgiving
  • Nov 19
    Specialty Crops Awarded Funds to Further Enhance Industry
  • Nov 6
    Planning & Response Sessions Prepare Missouri Producers for Ag Emergency
  • Nov 4
    Emergency Declaration Extended to Help Commercial & Private Grain Haulers with the Harvest
  • Oct 30
    Emergency Declaration to Help Missouri Farmers with Harvest
  • Oct 26
    State Department of Agriculture Proposes Emergency Rule Change to Provide Needed Assistance
  • Oct 9
    Missouri Livestock Producers Encouraged to put on the Pounds
  • Sep 30
    Ag Officials Propose Comprehensive Plan for Dairy & Pork Producers
  • Sep 24
    Gov. Nixon Asks U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for Weather-Related Disaster Assistance for Missouri Farmers
  • Sep 15
    Department of Agriculture Removes Over 100 Dogs in Phelps County
  • Sep 8
    Enthusiasts Hit the Road for Missouri Wines
  • Sep 2
    Department of Agriculture Director Asks State Auditor to Review Grain Industry Practices
  • Aug 7
    Cross J Vineyard Norton Takes the Cup
  • Aug 7
    Department of Agriculture Holds Administrative Hearing Regarding Gieseker Grain Case
  • Jul 20
    Department of Agriculture Announces Administrative Hearing in Gieseker Case
  • Jul 10
    First Lady, Director of Agriculture Proclaim July as Local Foods Month and Presents the Department of Agriculture's Growing Together Garden
  • Jul 2
    Department of Agriculture Offers Specialty Crop Growers Funds to Enhance their Competitiveness
  • Jul 2
    Missouri's Stone Hill Winery Takes Top Prize for Vignoles at Indy Competition
  • Jun 29
    Prosecution Bark Alert: Missouri cracks down on substandard breeding facilities and unlicensed breeders
  • Jun 19
    Director of Agriculture Visits Shatto Dairy in Osborn
  • Jun 18
    Department of Agriculture Has Notified State and Federal Officials of Two Piroplasmosis-Positive Horses Missing
  • Jun 15
    Department of Agriculture Removes Approximately 70 Dogs in Wright County
  • May 22
    Director of Agriculture Visits Missouri Aquaculture Facilities to Discuss Stimulus Funding
  • May 21
    **Media Advisory
  • May 20
    Department of Agriculture Offers Business Opportunities in Taiwan and Vietnam
  • May 5
    Department of Agriculture Offering Cooperative Marketing Program for Forest Products Processors
  • May 1
    Director of Agriculture Congratulates Webb City Farmers' Market for Award on Opening Day
  • Apr 30
    **Media Advisory
  • Apr 28
    Department of Agriculture Assists in Rescue of more than 50 Dogs in Phelps County
  • Apr 28
    Department of Agriculture Announces Administrative Hearing in Gallatin
  • Apr 27
    Department of Agriculture Reassures Missourians that Pork is Safe to Eat
  • Apr 22
    Department of Agriculture Advises Rice Growers and Dealers Not to Import from California
  • Apr 3
    Claim Period Ends for Martinsburg Grain Dealer Case
  • Apr 3
    Department of Agriculture Locates Dogs Missing from Case in Daviess County
  • Apr 1
    Department of Agriculture Responds to Dogs and Primate Rescue in Daviess County
  • Mar 16
    Gov. Nixon, Director of Agriculture Recognize Missouri Farmers during National Agriculture Week
  • Mar 10
    Department of Agriculture Offers Marketing Assistance to Missouri Farmers Interested in Agritourism
  • Mar 10
    Two Additional Counties in Missouri Eligible for Ag Emergency Loan Assistance
  • Mar 6
    Farmers in 31 Missouri Counties Eligible for Ag Emergency Loan Assistance
  • Mar 4
    National Farm Conference Honors Missouri Pumpkin Patch
  • Feb 27
    Missouri Department of Agriculture Announces Operation Bark Alert - a Crackdown on Unlicensed Breeders in Missouri
  • Feb 25
    Department of Agriculture Removes Approximately 200 Dogs in Ozark County
  • Feb 23
    Informational Public Meeting Set in Martinsburg Regarding Local Grain Dealer
  • Feb 20
    Department of Agriculture Works to Protect Farmers and Grain Sellers
  • Feb 19
    Department of Agriculture Takes Action to Protect the Health and Safety of Animals
  • Feb 19
    Farmers in 11 Missouri Counties Eligible for Ag Emergency Loan Assistance
  • Feb 11
    Organic Producers Offered New Ideas for Growing their Small Farms
  • Feb 10
    Phone Scams Target Farmers, Gardeners and Homeowners
  • Feb 5
    Agriculture Industry Venture Provides Grants to Missouri Dairy Farmers for Business Planning
  • Jan 29
    Midwest's Premier Wine and Grape Conference Features Opportunities to Learn the Industry
  • Jan 27
    Gov. Jay Nixon Encourages Students to Choose Careers in Agriculture
  • Jan 27
    Missouri Business Fined for Violating Missouri Pesticide Use Act
  • Jan 27
    Agriculture Emergency Loan Assistance Available to Two Missouri Counties
  • Jan 2
    Missouri Producers Encouraged to Attend Agritourism Industry Conference

Department of Agriculture News

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