JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Despite opposition from a handful of Democrats and an earlier overnight filibuster still prominent in the chamber, the Missouri Senate passed legislation that would block local municipalities from instituting new rules for agricultural operations stricter than […]
DHSS finalizes number of medical marijuana facilities to be licensed
The state agency charged with overseeing Missouri’s fledging medical marijuana program has finalized the number of licenses to be awarded in the first year. On Friday, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) determined the top-scoring 60 cultivation […]
Bill would remove growing restrictions on hemp
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A multitude of Missourians made their case before lawmakers on Monday, urging the restrictions on industrial hemp be loosened. Almost a dozen people with an interest in the fledgling industry testified in support of Sen. Denny […]
Another Weak Year Predicted for Farm Economy
By Eric Bohl A new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) analysis projects 2019 net farm income will again be well below normal. This broad measure of farm profitability has disappointed farmers for at least the past five years. Despite the […]
Missouri Farmers Should Face Consistent Rules for Raising Livestock
By Blake Hurst Bacon is popular, but living near a hog farm is not. Bacon isn’t possible without hogs, so if we want bacon, we’re going to have to raise pigs. Missouri Senate Bill 391 is opposed by people who […]
2018 Drought Report Available Online
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, FEB. 25, 2019 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources submitted the 2018 Drought Response Report to Governor Parson today. The report provides detailed information about 2018 drought conditions and the state’s response to the drought. “Shortly after […]
Trump Touts Work for Farmers at American Farm Bureau Convention
By Eric Bohl The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. To mark this milestone of longevity, President Donald Trump was the keynote speaker at the organization’s 100th Annual Convention, held in mid-January in New […]
GMO-Free Marketing is Deliberately Misleading Consumers
By Eric Bohl Food marketing claims have always stretched the truth. How many “miracle cures” or “superfoods” have been pitched to us over the years? But some recent trends are taking dishonest marketing tactics to a whole new level. Most […]
Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Winners Announced
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – While 2018 brought its share of rough weather, including summer drought across much of the state and wet harvest conditions, Missouri soybean farmers brought big yields for the Missouri Soybean Association’s annual competition. Results from Missouri’s soybean […]
New Farm Bill Looks Positive for Missouri Farmers
By Eric Bohl Just in time for the new year, Congressional Republicans and Democrats ironed out their differences and agreed upon a new farm bill. Unlike some farm bills in years past, the 2018 version drew broad bipartisan support, passing […]