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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Foundation for Soy Innovation scholarship program is back, bringing opportunities for college-aged students to further their education and interest in the soybean industry. The scholarships, made possible by contributions from Missouri’s farmers, support students and early-career faculty who are working along the soy value chain, from agronomic research to developing […]

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the 122nd Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 20, 2024. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium.   The graduation ceremony will be live streamed on

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–The Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council are continuing the longstanding tradition of awarding seven deserving students $1,000 scholarships in 2025. Applications for the Missouri Corn Scholarship Program are now available online for high school seniors and college juniors pursuing a degree in agriculture.   “Missouri Corn is proud to invest in our outstanding

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – – Garrett Hawkins, originally elected as the organization’s 15th President in December 2020, was reelected to a third term during the 110th Missouri Farm Bureau annual meeting on Tuesday, December 10. Hawkins is the third generation in his family to own and operate the St. Clair County farm in which he lives

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Parson hosted a ceremony Tuesday proclaiming December as Christmas Tree Month in Missouri. The proclamation was presented to winners of the Missouri Christmas Tree Association’s annual wreath and tree contests, held earlier this year at the association’s annual convention. “Live Christmas trees are a staple in homes throughout Missouri during

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced that Missouri’s Electoral College members will meet on Tuesday, December 17 at 2 p.m. at the State Capitol (Senate Lounge) to cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States.   The meeting and subsequent vote of the electors provides the official assignment