(Columbia, MO) — A multi-million-dollar effort is underway to recruit and train future early childhood caregivers and educators in Missouri. University of Missouri’s Department of Human Development and Family Science Chair Brenda Lohman says the shortage of...
(Columbia, MO) — Missouri net farm income is projected to rise 58% in 2025 compared to 2024. Researcher Danyelle Chin of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Center says there are two main reasons for the projected increase: livestock receipts and...
(Undated) — Organizers of a University of Missouri Extension program, designed to cut food waste say they’re seeing very good results. Rachel O’Halloran of Mizzou Extension in Gasconde, Franklin, and Crawford counties says it’s been so successful,...
(Jefferson City, MO) — A supplemental nutrition program for Missouri women, infants, and children will be available next month despite the federal government shutdown. Missouri’s Department of Heath and Senior Services manages the federally funded WIC...
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has introduced a bill which would use billions of dollars in tariff revenue for direct payments to farmers and ranchers. Hawley said his bill (The Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025) would okay $20...
