MO.gov News Feed: Department of Agriculture /news-rss?filter=agriculture MO.gov News Feed: Department of Agriculture Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:56:23 +0000 en-us Director of Ag Announces Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/eb65c258-360b-48ba-a058-9e3b82192fe9 http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/eb65c258-360b-48ba-a058-9e3b82192fe9 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000 22 youth organizations are set to receive funds for 2023. Santa Claus Cleared to Spread Christmas Cheer http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/61a3366b-7fea-4d83-9dfc-5aea5243a92b http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/61a3366b-7fea-4d83-9dfc-5aea5243a92b Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000 Missouri Department of Agriculture approves livestock movement permit for 9 healthy reindeer. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Missouri Poultry Flock http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/54c79e81-f6da-4d79-bb46-77960c3ea78d http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/54c79e81-f6da-4d79-bb46-77960c3ea78d Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000 Virus found in Osage County turkey flock. Applications Available for 2023 Missouri Agribusiness Academy http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/47dbe8bf-f269-4611-bab7-986d66b8cd0e http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/47dbe8bf-f269-4611-bab7-986d66b8cd0e Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 The 2023 class will visit St. Louis for a hands-on look at careers in agriculture. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Missouri Poultry Flock http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/fab375bf-2797-4913-b281-795a46b4a5d3 http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/fab375bf-2797-4913-b281-795a46b4a5d3 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 Virus found in Webster County layer flock. Missouri Grown Opens Limited Sale of Holiday Gifts http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/29a0c048-8659-4da4-a996-335f3f79640f http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/29a0c048-8659-4da4-a996-335f3f79640f Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 Up to 500 holiday gift boxes of hand-picked product are available. MAESTRO Energy Efficiency Grants Announced http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/625e6bd8-b3cc-42c3-9291-6fa9d17001ce http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/625e6bd8-b3cc-42c3-9291-6fa9d17001ce Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Funds will reduce energy use at school agriculture facilities. Urban Agriculture Matching Grants Announced http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/f593088f-eb81-4bb3-8eae-72c67f1cc7b2 http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/f593088f-eb81-4bb3-8eae-72c67f1cc7b2 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Funds benefit urban agriculture operations. Governor Mike Parson Proclaims October as Pork Month in Missouri http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/4636fd44-e837-4d83-80e3-cf42b6b9bdb1 http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/4636fd44-e837-4d83-80e3-cf42b6b9bdb1 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000 The proclamation has been presented to MPA Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grants Announced http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/1574bcab-adc1-4d89-bd0e-4578e72bf04d http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/1574bcab-adc1-4d89-bd0e-4578e72bf04d Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Funds must benefit residents affected by food insecurity in urban areas. Missouri Recognizes Farm Safety and Health Week http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/f801a6a1-89af-408e-8421-04799f4ee2ad http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/f801a6a1-89af-408e-8421-04799f4ee2ad Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Farm Safety Week is set for Sept. 19-23, 2022. Avian Influenza Confirmed in Midwest during Fall Migratory Season http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/76adde3d-a75b-4d52-9e73-924a3fe9aff7 http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/76adde3d-a75b-4d52-9e73-924a3fe9aff7 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Producers are encouraged to tighten biosecurity measures on their farm. Department of Agriculture Awards Grants to Increase Missouri Specialty Crop Production http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/ca2c9d61-5671-415b-b5b7-fb29853c2d1a http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/ca2c9d61-5671-415b-b5b7-fb29853c2d1a Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000 In total, 20 grants were awarded to support specialty crop production in Missouri. Missouri Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/e4b693a6-ccff-4d17-bbe0-573e89e1db8a http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/e4b693a6-ccff-4d17-bbe0-573e89e1db8a Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Missouri Agricultural & Small Business Development Authority supports biodiesel, ethanol producers. Organic Certification Cost Share Program Available for Missouri Producers http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/d345dee2-63ad-4a00-b0da-52a8d874f97c http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/d345dee2-63ad-4a00-b0da-52a8d874f97c Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1, 2022.