MO State News

COLUMBIA, Mo. — United States net farm income in 2024 was $137 billion, falling slightly below the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) September forecast and $9 billion lower than the 2023 figure, according to the latest update of the annual U.S. farm income and consumer food price report by The Food and Agricultural Policy Research […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. –America’s rural transportation system is in need of repairs and modernization to support economic growth and improve traffic safety, but the US faces a $198 billion backlog in funding for needed repairs and improvements to its rural transportation system. This is according to a new report released today by TRIP, a national transportation research

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) issued a marijuana product recall today for marijuana products mandatory tested by testing licensee, ClearWater Science LLC, TES000007. Pursuant to 19 CSR 100-1.100(4)(P), DCR may issue a public notice of recall where marijuana product presents a potential threat to health and safety. No adverse reactions for this

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 7,900 jobs in August 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent. Private industry employment increased by 5,800 jobs and government employment increased by 2,100 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 98,500 jobs from

JEFFERSON CITY Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) annual efforts of sending surveys to various hunting and trapping permit holders is underway. Over the coming months, MDC will send surveys through emails and U.S. mail to more than 200,000 hunters and trappers. The surveys ask for feedback on many topics that relate to hunter

MISSOURI — Over 800 medical professionals in Missouri have signed a letter endorsing Amendment 3, a proposed amendment that would end the state’s total abortion ban and put families, not politicians, back in charge of personal medical decisions. The letter was signed by 502 physicians as well as other types of health care providers across the entire state.

JEFFERSON CITY – Many recognize the southeast region of the state as Missouri’s Bootheel, but did you know it is also at the center of one of the country’s most active earthquake zones? The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) spans more than 100 miles and averages over 200 small earthquakes a year.   To prepare for any

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher has been recognized as a 2024 Business Champion by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This prestigious honor is awarded to state lawmakers who have demonstrated strong support for pro-business policies during the 2024 legislative session, helping to make Missouri a more competitive place for

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to provide input for Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site’s conceptual development plan update. A 30-day comment period will begin Sept. 17, with a survey available online at mostateparks.com/cdp. This survey kickstarts the conceptual development planning process. Input regarding the historic site’s recreational

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Corn fields are the icebergs of solid ground — there’s more below the surface than meets the eye. That’s why plant root systems are often referred to as the “hidden half” of the plant. Despite the challenges of studying how roots of corn and other plants develop and function underground, the past