Missouri Dept. of Agriculture Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 7, 2012 - 18:13 GMT

Annual Livestock Contest & Workshop Offers Youth, Adults Experience with USDA Grade Standards and Traditional Judging Techniques

The Missouri Livestock Grading and Judging Workshop and Contest will be held Sat. March 10 at the University of Missouri's Trowbridge Livestock Center in Columbia to provide youth and adults better livestock evaluation tools. The 2012 event marks the …

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Published on February 1, 2012 - 22:13 GMT

Dept. of Ag, USDA-NRCS Launch High Tunnel Program

Missouri farmers interested in growing fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs and other produce during winter months can receive loans and reimbursement for installing high tunnels on their property. The high tunnel program, a partnership between federal and …

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Published on January 31, 2012 - 18:12 GMT

Bill and Emily Cook Honored During Governor's Conference on Ag

Missouri's agriculture community has donated more than $200,000 to the newly-created Missouri Agriculture Disaster Relief Fund this year, and during the 2012 Governor's Conference on Agriculture Governor Nixon and Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon …

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Published on January 30, 2012 - 23:12 GMT

Media Advisory: Dept. of Ag, USDA-NRCS to Launch New High Tunnel Program

Missouri farmers interested in growing fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs and other produce during winter months may receive support from the new High Tunnel Loan Program. The program, a partnership between federal and state agencies, assists producers in …

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Published on January 23, 2012 - 21:13 GMT

Gov. Nixon and Director of Ag Honor Outstanding Educator during Governor's Conference on Agriculture

Dr. Terry Heiman received some high honors in front of hundreds of Missouri producers and agribusiness leaders during the 43rd Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture, hosted by Gov. Jay Nixon and the Missouri Department of Agriculture. During …

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Published on January 23, 2012 - 21:12 GMT

Gov. Nixon and Director of Ag Honor Outstanding Exporter during Governor's Conference on Agriculture

RIBUS, Inc received some high honors in front of hundreds of Missouri producers and agribusiness leaders during the 43rd Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture, hosted by Gov. Jay Nixon and the Missouri Department of Agriculture. During the …

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Published on January 23, 2012 - 21:11 GMT

Gov. Nixon and Director of Ag Honor Outstanding Farm Broadcaster during Governor's Conference on Agriculture

Brian Sowers received some high honors in front of hundreds of Missouri producers and agribusiness leaders during the 43rd Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture, hosted by Gov. Jay Nixon and the Missouri Department of Agriculture. During the …

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Published on January 23, 2012 - 21:10 GMT

Gov. Nixon and Director of Ag Honor Outstanding Local Agribusiness during Governor's Conference on Agriculture

Mom's Originals and owner Taran Hensley received some high honors in front of hundreds of Missouri producers and agribusiness leaders during the 43rd Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture, hosted by Gov. Jay Nixon and the Missouri …

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Published on January 23, 2012 - 21:10 GMT

Benefit Auction at Governor's Conference on Agriculture Raises Over $12,000

The Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture benefit auction supporting the future of Missouri agriculture raised more than $12,000 Friday evening. The auction proceeds benefit programs for youth and young professionals in agriculture including 4- …

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Published on January 23, 2012 - 20:14 GMT

Gov. Nixon and Director of Ag Honor Individuals' Outstanding Accomplishments during Governor's Conference on Agriculture

Dr. Terry Heiman, RIBUS, Inc., Mom's Originals and Brian Sowers received some high honors in front of hundreds of Missouri producers and agribusiness leaders during the 43rd Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture, hosted by Gov. Jay Nixon …

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Published on January 18, 2012 - 20:10 GMT

Following Inspection, Agriculture Officials Suspend Exempt Status of Osage County Custom Meat Processor

The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Inspection Program has temporarily halted custom exempt processing operations at B & C Processing in Linn, Mo. due to unsanitary practices. During an inspection conducted yesterday, …

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Published on January 17, 2012 - 23:10 GMT

Department of Agriculture Removes 45 animals from Unlicensed Breeder in Stone County

Animal care inspectors from the Missouri Department of Agriculture worked in conjunction with the Stone County Sheriff's Department and the Humane Society of Missouri to remove small dogs from an unlicensed breeder in Crane, Mo. today. Dogs removed …

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Published on January 17, 2012 - 22:10 GMT

Agenda Now Available for Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture

The agenda for the 2012 Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture has been finalized and is now available online . The Conference, held Jan. 19-21, 2012, is coming to Kansas City for the first time in its history and will host more than 40 state …

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Published on January 12, 2012 - 22:10 GMT

Department of Agriculture Expands Recall of Meat from Lafayette County Business

Last week's meat recall at Alma, Mo. based Alma Meats has been expanded to include an additional product as a result of Missouri Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service…

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Published on January 12, 2012 - 18:11 GMT

St. Louis Public Library and Local Gardeners Receive $2,500 Grant

Missouri Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler presented the St. Louis Public Library and the Walnut Park Community Garden Club a $2,500 grant yesterday to continue their work to develop a community garden in North St. Louis City. The grant will support …

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Published on January 10, 2012 - 16:11 GMT

Dept. of Ag to Award St. Louis Public Library $2,500 Local Foods Grant

The St. Louis Public Library and Walnut Park Community Garden Club will receive a boost on Wednesday, as Missouri Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler joins the groups in St. Louis to celebrate their community gardening and education efforts. Dr. Hagler …

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Published on January 5, 2012 - 22:10 GMT

Assistance Available to Missouri Farmers Seeking Organic Certification

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has funding available to assist Missouri farmers and food processors working to obtain or renew their business' organic certification. Through the USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program , producers who …

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Published on January 5, 2012 - 05:13 GMT

After Inspection, Department of Agriculture Halts Meat Processing at Lafayette County Business

The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Inspection Program has temporarily halted all cooked-meat processing for retail and wholesale at Kleoppel Meats d.b.a Alma Meats in Alma, Mo. due to violations identified during an inspection …

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Published on December 30, 2011 - 23:11 GMT

Depopulation Plan Being Developed for Captive Deer Facility in Macon County

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is finalizing a depopulation and management plan for an approximately 3,000 acre captive wildlife hunting facility in northern Missouri following two positive tests for Chronic Wasting Disease. The facility, operated …

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Published on December 30, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Director of Ag Recognizes 10 Long-Term Employees

Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler recognized individuals for outstanding tenure as employees of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. In 2011, 10 people celebrated anniversaries of 25 years or more with the Department. Two employees celebrated 35 …

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