March 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture animal health team encourages Missourians to practice biosecurity when handling poultry. Stringent biosecurity practices are valuable for potential poultry buyers and experienced poultry owners alike.   “Spring is a popular time to buy poultry and begin or expand backyard poultry flocks,” said Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve […]

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD), along with Education Strategy Group (ESG) and Missouri College & Career Attainment Network (MOCAN), has released an adult learner strategic framework that aims to help 150,000 adult learners earn credentials that prepare them for the Missouri workforce.   The department was created

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters, trappers, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts they can get free copies of its updated booklets beginning in mid-March on 2024 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information, Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations, and Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations at MDC regional offices, MDC nature centers, and other places

By Jason Smith, member of Congress On March 7th, President Joe Biden delivered a State of the Union address that will go down as the most divisive in American history. He turned the annual tradition into a campaign event, launching attack after attack against his political opponent and rural communities. He painted Americans who believe