Missouri’s governor, two Cabinet members, state lawmakers and others will wrap up their trade mission to Japan today. Governor Mike Parson has met with executives from numerous …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor praises impact of pork producers across state
Missouri’s governor has issued a proclamation declaring October as pork month in the Show-Me State. Governor Mike Parson signed the proclamation in Jefferson City before his trade …
Read More »(LISTEN): Parson will be Missouri’s first governor to visit Japan on trade mission in 26 years
Missouri’s governor, the First Lady, state Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn and others will be traveling to Japan in October for an international trade mission. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s commodity groups and farmers raising awareness of hunger
Hundreds of FFA members from across Missouri will be at the state fairgrounds for Tuesday’s Missouri Farmers Care food drive. State Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn discusses state fair on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn describes the state fair in Sedalia as the largest family reunion for agriculture. Director Chinn joined us live on …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses drought, federal farm bill and China on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) serves on the House Agriculture Committee in Washington. His sprawling west-central Missouri district includes Columbia, Sedalia, Warrensburg and Centralia. He’s inviting farmers …
Read More »(AUDIO): Hotel rooms filling up in Columbia, with state FFA convention in town
You’ll see thousands of young people wearing their blue FFA jackets over the next two days in Columbia. The Missouri FFA convention opens this afternoon and runs …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s new Swift Prepared Foods plant aims to be the employer of choice in area
Missouri’s governor describes the opening of Columbia’s massive Swift Foods plant on Route B as a wonderful day for Columbia, and a good day for the entire …
Read More »Missouri’s governor looks to high schools and community colleges to help address labor shortage
As companies across Missouri face labor shortages, Governor Mike Parson (R) says it’s crucial to get more high school students ready to enter the workforce when they graduate …
Read More »MDA director and Missouri commodity groups say tax credits are critical to rural economic development
Missouri’s commodity groups are praising the passage of a six-year extension for agricultural tax credits. Governor Mike Parson (R) has signed the legislation into law, and he …
Read More »Governor Parson: Missouri’s pork industry contributes $1-billion annually to the state’s economy
Missouri’s governor has signed a proclamation recognizing October as pork month. State department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn has presented the proclamation to the Columbia-based Missouri …
Read More »Missouri’s commodity groups praise farm tax credit legislation
Missouri commodity group leaders are joining Governor Mike Parson (R) in Jefferson City this morning, as he signs key farm tax credit legislation into law. Lawmakers approved …
Read More »Missouri’s commodity groups backing special session call
The Missouri House will gavel-in Wednesday afternoon at 1 in Jefferson City to begin the special session that’s been called by GOP Governor Mike Parson. The executive …
Read More »Missouri’s Chinn: Malta Bend plant highlights importance of agriculture tax credits
Missouri’s agriculture director supports Governor Mike Parson’s special session call, saying farm tax credits are vital to economic development in rural communities. Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) …
Read More »Missouri’s governor meeting with Bayer executives in Germany
The governor says the main goal of this week’s trade mission to Germany and the Netherlands is to strengthen relationships with companies that have a Missouri presence, …
Read More »Missouri drought relief details could be announced today
Missouri’s Soil and Water Conservation Commission has called a special meeting for today (Monday) to consider aid for drought-impacted farmers and ranchers. Governor Mike Parson has …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to announce drought initiatives on Thursday afternoon
With no rain in sight for the next several days, Missouri’s governor will be announcing details Thursday afternoon about actions he’ll take to aid Missouri’s farmers and …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and bipartisan delegation wrapping up trade mission in Great Britain and Ireland
Missouri’s governor, the first lady, several state officials and a bipartisan group of Missouri lawmakers are wrapping up a trade mission to the United Kingdom and to …
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