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Home » News » Archive - 2011
  • 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 8
    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 15
    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 18
    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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