Missouri Soybeans welcomes six new board members JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.— This month Missouri Soybeans hosted their annual joint Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) board meetings with members spanning the Show-Me State. “The selection and induction of new board members is not to be understated,” said Gary Wheeler, Missouri Soybeans […]
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have recently discovered invasive longhorned ticks in Boone County, Missouri, for the first time. The discovery of the longhorned tick, which has already caused the loss of millions of dollars in agricultural revenue to livestock producers worldwide, indicates a potential looming problem
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GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois proudly recognizes Lindsey Lankford from Glen Carbon, Illinois. She is a member of the 2023 Girl Scout Gold Award class and recipient of a $10,000 scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) for her work on providing sensory support to students with disabilities.
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing a not warranted 12-month finding on a petition to list the Illinois chorus frog under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Using the best available science, we conducted a Species Status Assessment to inform our listing determination and found that the species is not
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. — The American Tractor Museum held a groundbreaking ceremony for its expansion project. The expansion project is anticipated to be completed in mid-2024. In attendance for the groundbreaking were the American Tractor Museum’s Board of Directors, the City of Perryville Officials, local businesses, and community members. American Tractor Museum’s Executive Director
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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced today an assessor from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., will arrive on August 7, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. Verification by the
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., – As the country continues to bake under record high temperatures, boaters often head to the water for respite. High temps require some extra precautions while boating. However, some may be unprepared for what it takes to withstand a high-heat day. Here are five tips from the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – There is a new micro-learning wellness program for educators calledTeachWell. The Department of Mental Health (DMH) Office of Disaster Services (ODS) recently launched this comprehensive program which aims to support the mental health and well-being of today’s educators in Missouri. Emotional and mental well-being directly impacts an educator’s ability to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — A routine trip to the doctor’s office almost always includes being weighed, a request that can be stressful. However, stepping on the scale isn’t always necessary and as more people learn they can decline being weighed, researchers at the University of Missouri are uncovering the reasons why a growing number of people
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department Board of Trustees will meet this afternoon at 4 p.m. at 115 Basler Drive, Ste. Genevieve. Most of the meeting will be open to the public. The tentative agenda: STE GENEVIEVE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Posted: Monday,
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