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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released County Employment and Wages in Missouri – Third Quarter 2023. The report shows national rankings of wage levels, wage growth, and employment changes for the seven large counties in Missouri compared to the 360 largest counties in the United

By Holly Thompson Rehder, state senator JEFFERSON CITY – Hey y’all! Another week has come and gone and it has been a whirlwind of legislative activity. In addition to the continuing process of committee hearings and meeting with colleagues to work out the details of proposed legislation, activity on the Senate floor is picking up

by Caleb Jones This month marks one of my favorite editions of Rural Missouri. Every year our members decide what is the best of the best in the Show-Me State. So, I thought I would give you my list of top things in the state as well.  Favorite Fishin’ Hole: Bennett Spring State Park. My

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Farm commodity prices have tumbled from the peak levels they rose to during spring 2022 — and new projections suggest that downward pressure on prices could continue throughout 2024 and beyond.   The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri (FAPRI) recently released its annual agricultural market baseline outlook,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–The first Saturday of April, food and wine lovers will have the opportunity to learn more about today’s farmers while visiting six wine trail locations. Celebrating the best of what Missouri has to offer, tickets are selling fast for the sixth annual The Farmers’ Table Wine Trail event, taking place April 6 and made possible