JEFFERSON CITY – In order to exhibit market livestock at the 2026 Missouri State Fair, DNA must be collected via hair follicles. Nose prints and blood samples will no longer be accepted. DNA Sample Deadlines: Market Steers:postmarked by March 15, 2026 Market Barrows:postmarked by May 15, 2026 Market Lambs and Wether Goats:postmarked by June 15, […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture will host four free interactive trainings around the state to prepare responders and industry professionals to safely and effectively handle incidents involving rolled-over livestock trailers. The trainings are ideal for fire departments, DOT, law enforcement, emergency managers, dispatch, towing/recovery, veterinarians and livestock producers. Trainings will include: Classroom
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ASH GROVE, Mo. – As flowers bloom and grasses grow, deer are shedding their antlers. Discover shed hunting tips with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in an upcoming workshop in Ash Grove. Discover tips for going shed hunting (pictured above) with MDC during a virtual or in-person workshop from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 21.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced seven gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions. T Mark Elliott, of Joplin, was reappointed to the Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors. Mr. Elliott currently serves as an agency sales manager at Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance in Webb City and has
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JEFFERSON CITY – Last week celebrated Weights & Measures Week! Weights and Measures Week is celebrated every year from March 1 to 7 to commemorate President John Quincy Adams signing the first U.S. weights and measures legislation into law on March 2, 1799. In collaboration with the National Council on Weights and Measures, the U.S.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report includes cities, towns, and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection, and other taxing districts. Per state regulation, these entities are
By Jason Smith, Member of Congress President Trump promised Missourians that his foreign policy would make America respected on the world stage again, rebuild our military, and act decisively to address threats confronting our nation — but also a foreign policy that would prevent us from becoming engaged once again in “forever wars” with no
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture and all things green, including leprechauns and shamrocks. While shamrock is a well-known symbol of good luck, Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis) is another interesting plant associated with good fortune, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Magnus Manske,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Don’t get too anxious about cleaning your yard for spring, says Gwen Funk, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in horticulture. Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is an excellent, highly recommended native plant for pollinators. It is especially good for native bee support. Photo by Katie Kammler. “Warmer temperatures may entice
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite the public to support Missouri student archers at the 2026 Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) State Archery Championship March 18-21 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson. MDC and MCHF will be hosting the 18th
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