News Releases

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
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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

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