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Specialty Crop Growers Offered Funds

The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking grant applications from organizations or groups of individuals interested in enhancing the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry.

Prosecution Bark Alert

Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Jon Hagler and Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster today announced phase two of Operation Bark Alert - a crackdown on unlicensed breeders in Missouri.

Director of Agriculture Visits Shatto Dairy in Osborn

"These grants can allow producers like Shatto dairy to explore innovative ideas, add value to their operations and provide high quality products for consumers at the same time," said Dr. Hagler, director of the Department of Agriculture.

Two Piroplasmosis-Positive Horses Missing

On June 4, the Department of Agriculture was notified of a piroplasmosis-positive horse and immediately took action placing a quarantine on the Raytown Equine Center and put all of the horses at the facility on 24 hour surveillance.

70 Dogs Removed in Wright County

The Missouri Department of Agriculture took action to protect dogs living in inadequate conditions at an unlicensed breeding kennel near Seymour, MO, located in Wright County.

Agriculture Visits Missouri Aquaculture Facilities

Ozark Fisheries in Stoutland and Osage Catfisheries in Osage Beach are both candidates to receive funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act).

Visit Aquaculture Farms to Discuss Stimulus Funding

On Feb. 17, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $50 million to aquaculture producers.

Business Opportunities in Taiwan and Vietnam

"This is an opportunity for Missouri companies to meet with a representative that works on the ground in Taiwan to expand their sales growth and export markets in Taiwan and Vietnam," said Dr. Jon Hagler, director of MDA.

MDA Offering Cooperative Marketing Program

The program will describe how Missouri's corn farmers worked together to build ethanol plants expanding their markets and relate it to how forest processors could similarly cooperate to expand their domestic and international markets.

Agriculture Congratulates Webb City Farmers' Market

The Webb City Farmers' Markets sets an unprecedented example of how to maintain a successful market.

Agriculture Congratulates Webb City Farmers' Market

In addition to the award presentation, the Webb City Farmers' Market is celebrating their 10th anniversary with an expanded and improved facility.

MDA Assists in Rescue of more than 50 Dogs

"We remain vigilant in cracking down on unlicensed dog breeders in this state. These dogs have been removed from filthy, unhealthy conditions and now will receive proper care," said Dr. Jon Hagler, director of the Department of Agriculture.

MDA Announces Administrative Hearing in Gallatin

"Farmers in the Gallatin area have been impacted and we have worked diligently to fully document all claims and to hear their concerns," said Dr. Jon Hagler, director of MDA.

MDA Reassures Missourians that Pork is Safe to Eat

"Recent headlines have generated a great deal of concern but you cannot get swine flu from eating pork. Pork and pork products remain safe to eat," said Dr. Jon Hagler, director of MDA.

Rice Growers and Dealers Advised Not to Import from Ca.

Missouri currently has a quarantine against importing seed from California because of bakanae - a seedborne disease common to other countries but first introduced to the U.S. in 1999.

Department of Agriculture News

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

State Fair News

For the latest news stories from the Missouri State Fair, please visit their Web site or contact Tammie Nichols, marketing director, at (660) 827-8111 or Tammie.Nichols@mda.mo.gov.

 

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