April 2024

JEFFERSON CITY–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it will extend approval of E15, a higher ethanol blend also known as Unleaded 88, during the upcoming summer driving season. This decision ensures drivers can continue to access this lower-cost, lower-emission fuel option amid rising gasoline prices. Missouri Corn Growers Association President Brent Hoerr welcomed […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Friday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Conservation Commission has selected Jason Sumners as the next director of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), effective June 1, 2024. Sumners currently serves as the deputy director of resource management for MDC and will succeed Sara Parker Pauley, who will retire after 30 years

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a significant victory for education in the Show-Me State, the Missouri General Assembly has passed SB 727 and HB 2287 on a bipartisan basis a combination of comprehensive education reform bills aimed at enhancing elementary and secondary education across the state. The legislation, both carried in the House by State Representative Phil Christofanelli, represents a

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.  – The Missouri Senate on Thursday gave final approval of priority legislation of State Treasurer Vivek Malek, expanding the popular MOBUCK$ program to provide inflation relief to more small businesses and farmers.   “MOBUCK$ has skyrocketed in popularity because of soaring high interest rates, and the program’s ability to reduce interest rates