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<item><title><![CDATA[Get Your Recipes Ready for the First Lady's Pie Contest]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Get_Your_Recipes_Ready_for_the_First_Lady_s_Pie_Contest</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Get_Your_Recipes_Ready_for_the_First_Lady_s_Pie_Contest</link><description><![CDATA[It's time to pull out recipe boxes and pie pans in preparation for the First Lady's Pie Contest at the Missouri State Fair.  The contest will again be hosted by Missouri's First Lady Georganne Nixon in the fairgrounds' Home Economics Building.  Entry forms for the annual contest will be available online May 1 for entries into the 2013 Missouri State Fair.]]></description><category>RECREATION AND TOURISM</category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:59:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trichomoniasis in Missouri]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Trichomoniasis_in_Missouri</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Trichomoniasis_in_Missouri</link><description><![CDATA[Missouri's cattle producers take great pride and care in the quality and health of their herds, carefully making decisions about genetics, vaccines, and culling. One of the most important health considerations is protecting against Trichomoniasis (or Trich for short).]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><category>GOVERNMENT</category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:48:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri's Voluntary CWD Program Receives National Approval]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Missouri_s_Voluntary_CWD_Program_Receives_National_Approval</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Missouri_s_Voluntary_CWD_Program_Receives_National_Approval</link><description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Agriculture's efforts to minimize the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease were recently recognized and approved by the USDA.  Missouri's voluntary program has been designated an Approved State Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.]]></description><category>GOVERNMENT</category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:13:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 Missouri Students Selected for Summer Ag Careers Academy]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/30_Missouri_Students_Selected_for_Summer_Ag_Careers_Academy</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/30_Missouri_Students_Selected_for_Summer_Ag_Careers_Academy</link><description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Agriculture is giving 30 high school students from throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2013 Missouri Agribusiness Academy - a competitive membership for sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related college degrees and careers. This year, the students selected have the opportunity to learn about the many unique opportunities for careers in agriculture.  The group will spend the week of June 3 in the greater Springfield area.  They will visit Missouri State University and the William H. Darr Agricultural Center, as well as Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds in Mansfield and Osage Catfisheries in Osage Beach.  The students will end their week with a graduation ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.]]></description><category>EDUCATION</category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:31:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montelle Winery Wins Missouri's Award for Best Norton]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Montelle_Winery_Wins_Missouri_s_Award_for_Best_Norton</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Montelle_Winery_Wins_Missouri_s_Award_for_Best_Norton</link><description><![CDATA[Montelle Winery received Missouri's top honors for Norton wine,  the C.V. Riley Award. Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler and Jim Anderson, executive director of the Missouri Wine and Grape Board presented Tony and Cindy Kooyumjian, owners of Montelle Winery with the award.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><category>RECREATION AND TOURISM</category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:35:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montelle Winery to Receive Missouri's Award for Best Norton Friday Morning]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Montelle_Winery_to_Receive_Missouri_s_Award_for_Best_Norton_Friday_Morning</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Montelle_Winery_to_Receive_Missouri_s_Award_for_Best_Norton_Friday_Morning</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:04:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinton and Andrew County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Clinton_and_Andrew_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Clinton_and_Andrew_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</link><description><![CDATA[The Cameron FFA Chapter and the Kodiak Kadettes 4-H Club both plan to upgrade local community buildings through their service projects.]]></description><category>GOVERNMENT</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:38:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monroe, Linn and Lincoln County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Monroe_Linn_and_Lincoln_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Monroe_Linn_and_Lincoln_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><category>GOVERNMENT</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:38:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morgan and Cole County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Morgan_and_Cole_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Morgan_and_Cole_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><category>GOVERNMENT</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:37:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Douglas, Taney and Lawrence County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Douglas_Taney_and_Lawrence_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Douglas_Taney_and_Lawrence_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><category>GOVERNMENT</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:36:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howell, Ozark and Franklin County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Howell_Ozark_and_Franklin_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Howell_Ozark_and_Franklin_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><category>EDUCATION</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:35:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iron and Ste. Genevieve County Groups Get Grants for 4-H, FFA Youth Service Projects]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Iron_and_Ste_Genevieve_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Iron_and_Ste_Genevieve_County_Groups_Get_Grants_for_4_H_FFA_Youth_Service_Projects</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><category>GOVERNMENT</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:33:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Director of Agriculture Announces Grants Available for Missouri Specialty Crop Producers]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Grants_Available_for_Missouri_Specialty_Crop_Producers</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Grants_Available_for_Missouri_Specialty_Crop_Producers</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:20:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Ag Week is a Time for Highlighting Missouri's Agricultural Accomplishments, Bright Future]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/National_Ag_Week_is_a_Time_for_Highlighting_Missouri_s_Ag_Accomplishments_Bright_Future</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/National_Ag_Week_is_a_Time_for_Highlighting_Missouri_s_Ag_Accomplishments_Bright_Future</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><category>GOVERNMENT</category><category>RECREATION AND TOURISM</category><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest to Capture Best of Farm, Rural Life]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Missouri_Agriculture_Photo_Contest_to_Capture_Best_of_Farm_Rural_Life</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2013/Missouri_Agriculture_Photo_Contest_to_Capture_Best_of_Farm_Rural_Life</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><category>RECREATION AND TOURISM</category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:35:38 GMT</pubDate></item>	

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