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Get Your Recipes Ready for the First Lady's Pie Contest

The First Lady's Pie Contest will again be hosted by Missouri's First Lady Georganne Nixon during the Missouri State Fair in August. Entry forms for the annual contest will be available online May 1 for entries into the 2013 Missouri State Fair.

Trichomoniasis in Missouri

Missouri's cattle producers take great pride and care in the quality and health of their herds, including protecting their livestock from Trichomoniasis (or Trich for short).

Missouri's Voluntary CWD Program Receives National Approval

The Missouri Department of Agriculture's efforts to minimize the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease were recently recognized and approved by the USDA.

30 Missouri Students Selected for Summer Ag Careers Academy

The Missouri Agribusiness Academy Class of 2013 has been announced. Students will spend the week of June 3 in the Springfield area.

Montelle Winery Wins Missouri's Award for Best Norton

Montelle Winery received Missouri's top honors for Norton wine, the C.V. Riley Award. Tony and Cindy Kooyumjian, owners of Montelle Winery, accepted the award this morning.

Montelle Winery to Receive Missouri's Award for Best Norton Friday Morning

Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler will visit Montelle Winery in Augusta Friday morning to present Missouri's second annual C.V. Riley Award for the state's best Norton.

Clinton and Andrew County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects

The Cameron FFA Chapter and the Kodiak Kadettes 4-H Club both plan to upgrade local community buildings through their service projects.

Monroe, Linn and Lincoln County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects

The Paris FFA Chapter, the Southeast Linn 4-H Club and the Olney Blue Skies 4-H Club plan to upgrade local community buildings through their service projects.

Morgan and Cole County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects

The Radiant Rascals 4-H Club, the Versailles FFA Chapter, the Stover FFA Chapter and the Mid Missouri Bit and Bridle 4-H Club plan to upgrade local community buildings through their service projects.

Douglas, Taney and Lawrence County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects

The Ava 4-H Club, the Ava FFA Chapter, the Hollister FFA Chapter and the Kountry Kids 4-H Club plan to upgrade local community areas through their service projects.

Howell, Ozark and Franklin County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects

The Rockin Ranchers 4-H Club, the Willow Springs FFA Chapter, the Dora FFA Chapter and the Maverick 4-H Club plan to upgrade local community buildings through their service projects.

Iron and Ste. Genevieve County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects

The Arcadia Valley Career Technology Center FFA Chapter and the Ste. Genevieve FFA Chapter both plan to upgrade local community areas through their service projects.

Grants Available for Missouri Specialty Crop Producers

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for funding to increase the production, processing and or distribution of Missouri's specialty crops through grants from the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

National Ag Week is a Time for Highlighting Missouri's Ag Accomplishments, Bright Future

The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) is celebrating National Agriculture Day today, March 19, and National Agriculture Week alongside agricultural organizations nationwide March 17-23.

Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest to Capture Best of Farm, Rural Life

The Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 4th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture contest, asking Missourians to help capture the unique stories and images of agriculture through photographs and videos. The contest runs through July 1.

Department of Agriculture News

At left are the latest news stories from the Missouri Department of Agriculture. For more information, contact Christine Tew, strategic communications manager, at (573) 522-3169 or Christine.Tew@mda.mo.gov.

State Fair News

For the latest news stories from the Missouri State Fair, please visit their website or contact Tammie Nichols, marketing director, at (660) 530-5611 or Tammie.Nichols@mda.mo.gov.

USDA News

For the latest national agriculture news from USDA, visit USDA.gov.

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