News Releases

Dec 30
Depopulation Plan Being Developed for Captive Deer Facility in Macon County

Dec 30
Director of Ag Recognizes 10 Long-Term Employees

Dec 22
International Livestock Trade to be Highlighted during Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture

Dec 22
Director of Ag, Bonnie Plants Recognize California, Mo. 4th Grader for Growing Giant Cabbage

Dec 21
Director of Ag, Bonnie Plants to Honor California, Mo. 4th Grader for Growing Giant Cabbage

Dec 20
Dept. of Ag Celebrates 10,000th Garden, Launches Winter Harvest for Hunger

Dec 19
Advisory: Dept. of Ag to Celebrate 10,000th Garden, Launch New Harvest for Hunger Campaign for Winter Months

Dec 19
Missouri State Fair Receives International Recognition, Awards for Excellence

Dec 15
River Issues to be Highlighted during Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture

Dec 14
Pet Spay & Neuter Grants Now Available for 2012

Dec 9
Green Hills Harvest Dairy Whole Milk to be Removed from Store Shelves

Dec 8
Shop Local this Holiday Season with AgriMissouri as your Guide

Dec 1
Registration Now Available for Missouri's 2012 Governor's Conference on Agriculture

Nov 30
Department of Agriculture, Local Officials Remove Dogs from Rescue Group in Taney County

Nov 18
Growth in AgriMissouri Program means More Opportunities, Expanded Services for Buying Local

Nov 16
Applications Being Accepted Now for Value-Added Agriculture Projects

Nov 15
Dept. of Ag Recognizes Manheim-area Community Gardener in the 10,000 Garden Challenge

Nov 15
Community Betterment Grants Available for Ag Youth

Nov 14
Save the Date for Missouri's 2012 Governor's Conference on Agriculture

Nov 11
Dept. of Ag Recognizes Maple Place Community Garden Organizer in the 10,000 Garden Challenge

Nov 7
Dept. of Ag reaches Settlement with Aspen Waste in Consumer Protection Case

Nov 4
Missouri State Milk Board, Departments Recognized by FDA for Collaboration on Dairy Investigation

Nov 3
Missouri Wines iPhone App Now Available

Oct 31
Specialty Crop Funds Awarded to Missouri to Further Enhance Industry

Oct 25
Department of Ag Recognizes McBees of Fayette in the 10,000 Garden Challenge

Oct 24
More than $1 million Awarded to Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Projects

Oct 21
Funding Now Available for Underserved Urban and Rural Areas to Grow More Fresh Foods

Oct 20
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Captive Deer

Oct 14
Update: Reis Meat Processing in Jackson, Mo.

Oct 14
Organic Certification Cost Share Program Available for Missouri Farmers

Oct 14
Department of Agriculture Removes Dogs from Property in Christian County

Oct 7
Director of Agriculture Finalizes Animal Care Rules

Oct 3
Ag Disaster Relief Fund makes $10,000 Award to Scott County

Sep 30
Agriculture Officials Suspend Exempt Status of Custom Meat Processor in Jackson

Sep 27
Update: Custom Exempt Processing Status Returned to Taylor's Processing of Webb City, Mo.

Sep 26
Agriculture Officials Suspend Exempt Status of Custom Meat Processor in Webb City

Sep 26
Missouri Dept. of Ag Recognized at National Conference

Sep 15
10,000 Garden Challenge Registers Garden Number 6,000

Sep 13
Missouri Director of Agriculture Announces New State Veterinarian

Sep 6
Ag Loan Program Now Expanded to Agribusinesses

Sep 1
Ag Disaster Relief Fund makes First Award to Bollinger County

Aug 25
10,000 Garden Challenge Registers Garden Number 5,000

Aug 23
2011 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Winners Announced

Aug 19
State Fair to Open Gates at 3 p.m. Today

Aug 16
Missouri State Fair Off to a Strong Start

Aug 5
Tribute to Honor Veterans at the Missouri State Fair

Aug 3
Tribute to Honor State Veterinarian Dr. Taylor Woods

Jul 28
Bake Some Memories at the First Lady's Pie Contest at the State Fair

Jul 25
Director of Agriculture Files New Animal Care Rules with Secretary of State

Jul 20
Department of Agriculture Opens New Incentives for Energy Savings Program

Jul 15
Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Deadline Extended

Jul 15
Department of Agriculture Names Farmers' Market Champion for 2011

Jul 14
Department of Agriculture Removes More than 70 Dogs from Property in Lawrence County

Jul 7
Loan Guarantee Program Now Available for Livestock Feed and Crops

Jun 30
Dept. of Agriculture Names 2011 Farmers' Market Champions

Jun 30
10,000 Garden Challenge Registers Garden Number 4,000

Jun 21
Lawsuit Filed against St. Louis-area Meat Processor Following Six-Month Investigation

Jun 17
Test Results Negative for Equine Disease in Missouri

Jun 16
Kansas City 6th Grader Wins Dept. of Ag's Essay Contest

Jun 15
Missouri Ag Disaster Relief Fund Announced; $150,000 Donated to Help Missouri Farmers

Jun 10
Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Captures Life on the Farm

Jun 9
Dept. of Ag makes First Grow & Give Produce Donation for 2011

Jun 3
Director of Agriculture Names Top Farmers' Market for 2011

Jun 3
Director of Agriculture Visits Kansas City with Challenge, Award

Jun 2
MoDOT, Ag Work to Allow Overweight Loads

May 31
10,000 Garden Challenge Joins Forces with Missouri's Food Banks to "Grow & Give"

May 26
Department of Agriculture Raises Nearly $20,000 for Southern Missouri

May 24
Test Results Negative for Equine Disease in Missouri

May 23
10,000 Garden Challenge Registers Garden Number 3,000

May 17
Department of Agriculture Announces Dairy Business Planning Grants

May 13
Damage Assessments in Progress Following Severe Flooding in Southern Missouri

May 12
Missouri's Botanical Gardens Join, Support 10,000 Garden Challenge

May 2
Department of Ag Assisting in Flood-Related Emergency Efforts in Southeast Missouri

Apr 27
MoDOT, Ag Work to Allow Overweight Loads of Farm Products from Flood Areas for Carriers Participating in Emergency Efforts

Apr 22
10,000 Garden Challenge Registers Garden Number 2,000

Apr 20
Carver Essay Contest Takes Students Beyond Dirt, Peanuts

Apr 19
National Enzyme Company of Forsyth is Missouri Ag Exporter of the Year

Apr 19
Director of Ag Encourages Schools and Communities to Grow Gardens

Apr 18
Agriculture, Animal-Welfare Groups Outline Pathway Forward on Care, Treatment of Dogs in Missouri

Apr 11
30 Missouri Students Selected for Summer Ag Careers Academy

Apr 8
10,000 Garden Challenge Presents First Award

Apr 1
Department of Agriculture Releases Test Results on Poultry Virus in Southwest Missouri

Mar 30
Department of Agriculture Investigating Poultry Disease in Southwestern Missouri

Mar 29
10,000 Gardens Challenge Registers First 1,000 Gardens in Eight Days

Mar 21
Director of Agriculture Announces Funding Programs for Missouri Farms

Mar 17
Department of Agriculture Celebrates Legacy of George Washington Carver with Essay Contest

Mar 15
Task Force Leads to the Recovery of Over $2.5 Million in Ag Property

Mar 15
Department of Agriculture Removes Animals from Property in St. Francois County

Mar 14
Department of Agriculture Launches New AgriMissouri Website

Mar 14
Special Events, Initiatives Mark National Ag Week for Department of Agriculture

Mar 1
Milk Board Order Upheld in Circuit Court

Feb 22
Director of Ag Announces Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Programs

Feb 19
Officials Remove Over 60 Dogs from Property in Stone County

Feb 9
Dept. of Agriculture Encourages Farmers to Use Available Resources Following Winter Weather Events

Feb 3
Annual Livestock Contest & Workshop Offers Youth, Adults Experience with USDA Grade Standards

Feb 2
Overweight Loads of Commodities Temporarily Allowed for Emergency Relief

Jan 25
Agriculture Officials Take Action to Limit Spread of Equine Disease

Jan 14
Department of Agriculture Removes Dogs from Property in Jasper County

Jan 13
Department of Agriculture Announces Dairy Business Planning Grants

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