How does Missouri’s agriculture industry compare to other states? According to Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn, Missouri is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of countries around the world because of its infrastructure and diverse agricultural...
The federal farm bill has expired, leaving critical programs in limbo for Missouri farmers. Alisa Nelson talks to west-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford, who is leading an effort to put the farm bill at the top of the to-do list in November.
A northwest Missouri man has nailed the Missouri State Fair’s “largest pumpkin contest” on the first try. Alisa Nelson talks to Colt Ridge, of Grant City, to discover his big secret to success.
A new state laboratory that will help Missouri’s state agencies team up on testing will open in 2026. A groundbreaking took place earlier this summer on a new multi-agency state laboratory that focuses on human, animal, environmental, and criminal testing in Missouri....
Missouri’s state fair queen says she wants to be the voice for agriculture and build the bridge between the people going to the fair for the first time and those who have gone for 50 years. Alisa Nelson talks to 19-year-old Claire Walker, of northwest Missouri’s...