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FFA Video Contest Tells the Story of Agriculture
State winners of the third annual FFA video contest were announced on April 18, 2013, at the annual FFA Missouri State Convention in Columbia, Mo. Bourbon FFA chapter won first, followed by the Dora chapter placing second and Troy winning third.
Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Becomes State Sponsor for March of Dimes
For the third consecutive year, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance has partnered with the Greater Missouri Chapter of the March of Dimes to raise funds for research, advocacy and support for the organization; 2013 is the first year that Farm Bureau Insurance will be an official state sponsor.
Statement from Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst Concerning Bipartisan Efforts to Maintain Meat Inspections
Difficult decisions must be made in terms of our nation’s finances--decisions that require our elected officials to work across party lines.
Farm Bureau Supports Legislators Placing One-Cent Transportation Tax on the Ballot
In anticipation of the Missouri Senate considering this week a constitutional amendment for a one-cent transportation sales tax, Missouri Farm Bureau sent a letter to the Senate sponsor indicating the organization’s support for passage of a transportation funding package requiring voter approval.
Smith Endorsed by Farm Bureau's Regional FARM-PAC Trustees
Trustees of the Missouri Farm Bureau 8th Congressional District FARM-PAC interviewed candidates for a special June 4 election and endorsed Jason Smith, from Salem, Mo.
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A Holiday for Everything
CNN’s Eatocracy blog has given me quite an education of late. Did you know there is a designated day/holiday for almost any food you can think of? Last Tuesday was National Buttermilk Biscuit Day; Eatocracy’s post on this auspicious holiday was complete with the appropriate photo of a honey-and-butter-dripping biscuit. Last week was also American Craft Beer Week.
Coming to Grips with Age
Attending a high school prom as a chaperone wasn’t on my bucket list. It was added to my “honey do” list a few weeks ago when my wife asked me to escort her to the prom at the school where she teaches and serves as a junior class sponsor.
Watch and Wait
As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for…or pray for…you just might get it. Last year, at this time, crop planting was more than half finished; this year it’s barely begun. The difference? Water, lots of water.
Livestock Farmers Feeling the Pressure
There are many pressures on livestock farmers today. Many of these pressures are not the typical economic and resource challenges faced by all businesses, but additional political pressures related to antibiotic use in food production.
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A Way With Cheese A Way With Cheese
Dairy milk is a very versatile product, and farmer Tim Lavy is making the best of it. Facing high grain prices and low milk market prices, Tim and his wife, Becky, have found a way to make a living from 40 dairy cows near Silex, Mo.
Fun Facts: Play Ball and Dairy Month Fun Facts: Play Ball and Dairy Month
Fun facts trivia about the national past time and dairy.
Clarifying Aspects of EPA's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Rule
The goal of SPCC is to prevent oil spills into waters of the United States and adjoining shorelines. These plans can help farmers prevent oil spills, which can damage water resources needed for farming operations.





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