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COLUMBIA, Mo. — In Missouri, soybeans aren’t just a crop; they’re the state’s top commodity. At the University of Missouri, researchers are developing innovative ways to improve the flavor of soy-based foods, deliver more health benefits and appeal to a wider audience.     In a recent study, Bongkosh “Jeab” Vardhanabhuti, an associate professor of food […]

COLUMBIA – As foreign animal diseases such as New World Screwworm, avian influenza and African swine fever continue to pose threats to the Missouri livestock industry, the Missouri Department of Agriculture encourages producers to create, or tighten, biosecurity plans on their farms. The first step in developing a biosecurity plan for your farm is to register for a

COLUMBIA – The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is expanding access to veterinary education, ensuring veterinarians who work with food animals have the latest information to protect animal health, support producers and strengthen the food supply.     The college recently launched five on-demand continuing education (CE) courses for veterinarians, featuring experts from

JEFFERSON CITY – The eighth annual Salt River Quilt Show will be held Oct. 4-5 at the Mark Twain Memorial Shrine in Florida, Missouri. The quilt show, hosted by Missouri State Parks and the Monroe County Historical Society, will open each day at 9 a.m. and close Saturday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Join us in the historic village of Arrow Rock to get a glimpse of 1850 Missouri! This three-day event will re-create the town’s 1850 election, bringing to life the election paintings of George Caleb Bingham, a former Arrow Rock residents. The event will begin with a torchlit parade on Friday night while