JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Building our American Communities (BOAC) grant funds today. The BOAC Program provides $12,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities. Twelve $500 4-H BOAC grants and 12 $500 FFA BOAC grants […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an annual informational meeting for both Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and Jay Nixon Backcountry at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. The public is invited to share comments and ask questions about the facilities and their
COLUMBIA – Mizzou researchers are devising a way to demonstrate how rubber-based asphalt reduces greenhouse emissions. Roads made with rubber-based asphalt mixtures are proving to be more durable than traditional asphalt, and they’re better for the environment by providing an effective way to recycle discarded tires. But do they also help reduce greenhouse gas
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 900 jobs in September 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from August at 3.9 percent. Private industry employment decreased by 1,300 jobs and government employment increased by 400 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 86,500 jobs from September 2023 to
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JEFFERSON CITY – The MOFB policy development process allows each and every member of our organization to have a voice in our priorities, especially when it comes to protecting property rights. This grassroots process takes place annually and culminates at our organization’s Annual Meeting in December, when these policies, adopted by our voting delegates,
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JEFFERSON CITY – On Friday, October 25, 2024, the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame will induct the 2024 Class of the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is open to the public and will be held at 2:00 p.m. on October 25, 2024, at the Missouri State Capitol. The 2024 Class inductees include William
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 5,741 deer during the state’s firearms early antlerless portion of deer season, Oct. 11-13. The top-three harvest counties were Franklin with 156 deer harvested, Howell with 140, and Bollinger with 135. Last year’s early antlerless portion harvest total
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to inform the public of upcoming changes to the driver license testing process. In preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the state will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and all-day November 8, 2024. Normal operations will resume on
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OSCEOLA, Mo – Effective grazing management is critical for the productivity and health of your flock. In this session, Mark Kennedy (Kennedy Grassland Services, LLC), will present on designing a system that is sustainable and tailored to the needs of your sheep and goat operation. Whether you are managing small pastures or large acreages,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland and Girl Scouts of the USA recently presented Cressalyn “Cressa” Lundeen, a seven-year-old Girl Scout, with the prestigious Medal of Honor after her heroic actions in January helped save her baby brother, Teddy. Cressa was honored during a special ceremony held at the Missouri State Capitol
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