MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY – The University of Missouri Extension is hosting its 3rd Annual Sheep & Goat Field Day  Thursday, July 31, 2025. The Sheep & Goats Field Day event offers a valuable learning and networking opportunity for sheep and goat producers, as well as anyone interested in diversifying their agricultural enterprise with small ruminants.   TIME: […]

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ever since President Donald Trump took office, he has worked tirelessly to deliver for rural communities. Unlike his predecessor, President Trump truly cares about farmers, ranchers, and families in southeast and south-central Missouri. While there are numerous things I could point to that underscore his commitment

JEFFERSON CITY – There were 59,040 new job postings in Missouri in May 2025, according to data from Lightcast™.   This was lower than the 63,560 postings in April 2025.   The Heath Care and Social Assistance industry had the most postings statewide and in six of the nine regions.   The St. Louis Region

By Tom J. Bechman, Midwest Crops Editor, Missouri Ruralist How many bushels of stored grain can you afford to lose, even at $4 corn and $9.50 soybeans? How much extra time can you afford to spend dealing with clogged augers? Zero, right? Randy Sheley offers advice to help keep you out of those scenarios. He

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri state parks and historic sites plan movies, concerts, cave tours and other fun-filled events for June.  Thursday, July 3 at 1:30 p.m. – ASL Tour of Onondaga Cave at Onondaga Cave State Park.Members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community are invited to enjoy a tour of the park’s namesake feature: Onondaga

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date: Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 7, 2025.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 20,  2025 – Vacationing in the St. Louis area this summer? Be sure to check out these free activities at area state parks and historic sites. Starting July 2 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Deeply Rooted: Stories of Missouri Farming at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site.This summer, Felix

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that, six months after Missouri became the first state to successfully defend one of these laws, the United States Supreme Court handed down a major victory to Missouri and other states seeking to protect children from irreversible gender transition procedures.   In United States v. Skrmetti,

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe Independence Day holiday. Whether planning to visit one of Missouri’s recreational opportunities or hosting a backyard barbecue, everyone should make safety part of their plans. No matter how you decide to

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) Policy Chairman Ryan Wilson released the following statement in response to the Senate Finance Committee’s proposed language for the Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credit:   “Missouri soybean farmers were encouraged by last week’s EPA announcement supporting increased domestic biofuel volumes. The move was a clear signal