by Anthony Morabith | Jan 2, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt, Transportation
During his time as the head of the state of Missouri, one of Gov. Mike Parson’s main priorities has been infrastructure. His focus has included repairing 250 bridges in poor condition and widening Interstate 70 to alleviate traffic congestion. He told Missourinet that...
by Missourinet Contributor | Dec 7, 2023 | News, Transportation
While Missouri prepares to expand Interstate 70 from St. Louis to Kansas City, the Missouri Farm Bureau has begun campaigning for the expansion of I-44 as well. Farm Bureau president Garrett Hawkins said farmers and ranchers are concerned about the road that connects...
by Marshall Griffin | Jul 3, 2023 | News
How much does it cost to host a Fourth of July cookout for ten people? According to the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation, it’ll run you $67.73 this year. That’s three percent less than it cost last year, but still 14 percent higher than the cost of hosting that...
by Missourinet Contributor | Dec 8, 2022 | Health / Medicine, News
The state Legislature will consider next session whether the Missouri Farm Bureau should be allowed to offer healthcare to its members. President Garrett Hawkins said the organization is making access to healthcare a priority. “That’s why we will be having...
by Anthony Morabith | Nov 19, 2022 | News
The American Farm Bureau is out with its annual survey on the cost of this year’s Thanksgiving meal. There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it, the cost of the traditional Thanksgiving meal has skyrocketed over the past few years, leaving Missourians to fork over...