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Specialty Crops Awarded Funds to Further Enhance Industry

The Missouri Department of Agriculture today announced that they have selected 13 agricultural projects across Missouri to receive funding provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

Planning & Response Sessions Prepare Missouri Producers for Ag Emergency

Next session Nov. 18, 2009 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.

Emergency Declaration Extended to Help Commercial & Private Grain Haulers

Missouri Department of Agriculture today asked MoDOT to extend their Oct. 30 emergency declaration to include commercial and private grain haulers.

Emergency Declaration to Help Missouri Farmers with Harvest

Today the Missouri Department of Agriculture asked the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to issue an emergency declaration waiving certain regulations for Missouri farmers who are rushed to harvest crops and transport their commodities.

Emergency Rule Change Proposed to Provide Needed Assistance

"The Department is committed to taking a proactive approach in finding opportunities to reduce the dire economic impacts affecting our agricultural community," said Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler.

Missouri Livestock Producers Encouraged to put on the Pounds

The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is reminding livestock producers interested in backgrounding or finishing cattle that they can still apply for the Missouri Qualified Beef Tax Credits.

National Ag Proposal to Help Dairy & Pork Producers

The "Meat the Need" plan, proposed by Director Hagler and other state's leaders, would not only take extra dairy and pork supplies off of the market but would provide low income families with more dairy and protein.

Gov. Nixon Requests Weather-Related Disaster Assistance for Farmers

Gov. Jay Nixon today asked U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to grant a secretarial disaster designation for 28 Missouri counties impacted by excessive rain, strong winds and flood damage earlier this year.

MDA Removes Over 100 Dogs in Phelps County

The dogs, mostly small breeds including chihuahuas, poodles, yorkshire terriers and pomeranians, lacked adequate veterinary care and clean water at an unlicensed breeding kennel near Doolittle, Mo., located in Phelps County.

Enthusiasts Hit the Road for Missouri Wines

September and October is the time of year when Missouri's over 90 wineries host celebrations across the state. Nearly one million people visit Missouri wineries each year.

Department of Agriculture Director Asks State Auditor to Review Grain Industry Practices

Department of Agriculture Director Jon Hagler has asked Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee to begin an advisory review of the department's Grain Regulatory Service's current practices.

Cross J Vineyard Norton Takes the Cup

Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Dr. Jon Hagler and Missouri Wine and Grape Board Executive Director Jim Anderson presented Stone Hill Winery's 2007 Cross J Vineyard Norton with the coveted 2009 Missouri Governor's Cup.

Administrative Hearing Held Regarding Gieseker Grain Case

The Department of Agriculture received 180 claims from farmers affected totaling over $27 million. Grain, grain-related assets and an irrevocable letter of credit seized in February by the Department of Agriculture totaled $532,720.

Administrative Hearing in Gieseker Case Announced

The Department of Agriculture received 180 claims from farmers affected totaling over $27 million.

First Lady, Director of Agriculture Proclaim July as Local Foods Month

Today First Lady Georganne Wheeler Nixon and Missouri Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Growing Together Garden and proclaimed July as Local Foods Month.

Department of Agriculture News

At left are the latest news stories from the Missouri Department of Agriculture. For more information, contact Misti Preston, director of strategic communications, at (573) 751-8596 or Misti.Preston@mda.mo.gov.

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