by admin | Mar 11, 2010 | News
State government officials insist they aren’t neglecting agriculture and see a bright future for farming in Missouri. Agriculture remains Missouri’s top industry, pumping more than $12 billion into the economy annually, directly and indirectly employing...
by admin | Mar 10, 2010 | News
Farmers receive a lot of attention from politicians during elections, but could be excused for feeling a bit neglected during the legislative sessions. Senate leader Charlie Shields (R-St. Joseph) admits agriculture can get lost in the economic development mix. “And...
by admin | Mar 9, 2010 | News
Long before budget cutting became the preoccupation of the legislature, lawmakers chipped away at the State Agriculture Department budget. “I don’t think there is any question about it that our Department of Agriculture does not have adequate resources to take care of...
by admin | Mar 8, 2010 | News
A special interim House committee finds much potential in Missouri’s number one industry, but potential not being realized. Agriculture injects more than $12.4 billion annually into the state’s economy, employing more than 245,000 workers. It could have a...
by admin | Mar 7, 2010 | Politics / Govt
Patches of snow remain from a difficult winter, but spring finally seems to be approaching. This year, though, the season of optimism on the farm is tempered by lingering problems and an uncertain future. Missouri Farm Bureau President Charlie Kruse says the two most...
