MO State News

Report Drought Conditions

JEFFERSON CITY – Reports and photographs are essential tools used to assess drought conditions. MDA encourages the public to submit information and photographs about conditions in their area in order to help local, state and national decision-makers assess drought conditions and impacts in Missouri.   In the River Region both Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties […]

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Nominations now open for the 2025 Missouri Agriculture Awards

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Missouri Agriculture Awards!   Designed to recognize outstanding Missouri Agriculture leaders, the awards will be given at the 2025 Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture November 12-13 at the Wyndham Executive Center-Columbia.   Award categories include: Agriculture Education Leader: An educator or

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Join MDC and NDA Tuesday, Sept 9 for free webinar on using prescribed fire for deer management

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Conservation staff and staff from the National Deer Association will discuss using prescribed fire as a habitat-management tool for deer during the live Zoom webinar on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.   Landowners, land managers, and others interested in managing deer on their properties are invited to join them

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Governor’s Conference on Agriculture

JEFFERSON CITY – Registration is open for the 51st Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, scheduled for Nov. 12-13, 2025 at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia, Mo. “Agriculture is our state’s top economic driver and as a first-generation farmer, I look forward to this conference,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “A priority of our administration is

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Governor Kehoe announces special session on congressional redistricting and initiative petition reform

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Governor Mike Kehoe has issued a proclamation to convene the General Assembly for a special session to enact legislation establishing updated congressional districts for the State of Missouri and amending the state’s initiative petition process. The One Hundred Third General Assembly will convene for the Second Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session

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Tick bites can lead to allergy to red meat

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A growing number of Missourians are facing an unexpected consequence of tick bites: a dangerous food allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). University of Missouri Extension is asking for the public’s help to better understand the challenges this condition creates for individuals, families and communities. Bites from common Missouri ticks such as

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Tax exemptions take effect today

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers, businesses, and consumers that beginning Thursday, August 28, sales of the following products will be exempt from both state and local sales and use taxes:   Child and Adult Diapers Qualifying Feminine Hygiene Products Incontinence Products   Businesses that sell any of the

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Preliminary enrollment numbers show uptick in first-time students at Mizzou

COLUMBIA, Mo. —  Enrollment numbers are up again this year at the University of Missouri as more students discover the transformative power of a Mizzou education. At Mizzou, students gain real-world experience, develop leadership skills and build the confidence to conquer any challenge. That’s evidenced by the 95% placement rate of Mizzou graduates.   While

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Nothing beats a county fair

by Caleb Jones  | cjones@amec.coopThere’s nothing better than a good county fair. Corn dogs, funnel cakes, the 4-H cake decorating contest, every kind of critter you can imagine – and usually a pretty good tractor pull to top it off. Up until last week, my favorite county fair memory was watching my brother, Clayton, show

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