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<item><title><![CDATA[Promotion Highlights the Importance of Bees to Food and Flowers]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Promotion_Highlights_the_Importance_of_Bees_to_Food_and_Flowers</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Promotion_Highlights_the_Importance_of_Bees_to_Food_and_Flowers</link><description><![CDATA[The power of pollinators, specifically bees, was on display today at the Missouri Botanical Garden as Missouri's Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler launched The Great Missouri Buzz Off!!, an educational and promotional initiative designed to provide Missourians with the tools and resources they need to add bees to their fruit, vegetable or flower gardens. Dr. Hagler was joined in the event highlighting bees importance to agriculture by representatives of the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Saint Louis Zoo, as well as many Missouri beekeepers.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><category>EDUCATION</category><category>HOME AND FAMILY</category><category>RECREATION A</category><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 20:11:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Your Buzz on with Bees at the Missouri Botanical Garden]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Media_Advisory_Get_Your_Buzz_on_with_Bees_at_the_Missouri_Botanical_Garden</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Media_Advisory_Get_Your_Buzz_on_with_Bees_at_the_Missouri_Botanical_Garden</link><description><![CDATA[The Department of Agriculture will launch a new statewide initiative Friday morning in St. Louis to start a buzz about bees and promote their importance to food production. The Great Missouri Buzz Off encourages Missourians to visit AgriMissouri.com to learn more about beekeeping and to get growing with bees.]]></description><category>RECREATION AND TOURISM</category><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 17:45:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depopulation Efforts Conclude at Macon County Facility]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Depopulation_Efforts_Conclude_at_Macon_County_Facility</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Depopulation_Efforts_Conclude_at_Macon_County_Facility</link><description><![CDATA[Depopulation efforts have concluded at a captive wildlife facility in Macon County, and testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been completed on all animals harvested.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><category>GOVERNMENT</category><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 21:29:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus on Missouri Agriculture Contest Captures Special Moments of Farm Life]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Focus_on_Missouri_Agriculture_Contest_Captures_Special_Moments_of_Farm_Life</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Focus_on_Missouri_Agriculture_Contest_Captures_Special_Moments_of_Farm_Life</link><description><![CDATA[Missouri's amateur photographers are sharing their outstanding talents in the Missouri Department of Agriculture's 3rd annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture contest. The contest, which runs through June 15, asks amateur photographers and videographers from all over the state to submit their best shots for recognition during the 2012 Missouri State Fair and great prizes from AgriMissouri.]]></description><category>HOME AND FAMILY</category><category>RECREATION AND TOURISM</category><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 15:11:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture Removes Animals from Residence in Cape Girardeau County]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Department_of_Agriculture_Removes_Animals_from_Residence_in_Cape_Girardeau_County</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Department_of_Agriculture_Removes_Animals_from_Residence_in_Cape_Girardeau_County</link><description><![CDATA[Animal Care Program inspectors from the Missouri Department of Agriculture have worked in conjunction with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office and the Humane Society of Missouri to remove animals from substandard conditions at an unlicensed facility near Millersville, Mo.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:44:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture Removes Dogs from Breeder in Lawrence County]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Dept_of_Agriculture_Removes_Dogs_from_Breeder_in_Lawrence_County</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Dept_of_Agriculture_Removes_Dogs_from_Breeder_in_Lawrence_County</link><description><![CDATA[Animal care inspectors from the Missouri Department of Agriculture worked to remove dogs from Charles Etenburn's commercial breeding facility, C.E. Kennel, today.  Eighteen dogs, including Pekingese, Poodles and American Bulldogs, were removed from the facility in Verona, Mo.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:24:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri Dept. of Ag, Farmers Give Thousands of Pounds of Food in Harvest for Hunger Drive]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Missouri_Dept_of_Ag_Farmers_Give_Thousands_of_Pounds_of_Food_in_Harvest_for_Hunger_Drive</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Missouri_Dept_of_Ag_Farmers_Give_Thousands_of_Pounds_of_Food_in_Harvest_for_Hunger_Drive</link><description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Harvest for Hunger Food Drive concluded this morning amid more than 7,000 pounds of food donated by employees and a nearly $20,000 contribution from Missouri farmers.  Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler presented the donation to Scott Baker of the Missouri Food Bank Association and Frank Finnegan of the St. Louis Area Foodbank on behalf of Missouri agriculture.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><category>HEALTH</category><category>HOME AND FAMILY</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:19:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri Agriculture Photo & Video Contest Captures Life on the Farm]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Missouri_Agriculture_Photo_Video_Contest_Captures_Life_on_the_Farm</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Missouri_Agriculture_Photo_Video_Contest_Captures_Life_on_the_Farm</link><description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 3rd 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 June 15.]]></description><category>RECREATION AND TOURISM</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:16:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dept. of Ag to Donate Proceeds from Harvest for Hunger Drive in St. Louis Friday]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Dept_of_Ag_to_Donate_Proceeds_from_Harvest_for_Hunger_Drive_in_St_Louis_Friday</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Dept_of_Ag_to_Donate_Proceeds_from_Harvest_for_Hunger_Drive_in_St_Louis_Friday</link><description><![CDATA[The Department of Agriculture kicked off the Harvest for Hunger Food Drive in December with a donation of non-perishable items and a cash donation of over $1,000, benefiting food banks across the state. Throughout the winter months, the Department accepted donations at its office in Jefferson City and encouraged all Missourians to donate both fresh and nonperishable food items.]]></description><category>HOME AND FAMILY</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:53:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notice for Individuals Doing Business with the Former Gallatin Livestock Auction]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Notice_for_Individuals_Doing_Business_with_the_Former_Gallatin_Livestock_Auction</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Notice_for_Individuals_Doing_Business_with_the_Former_Gallatin_Livestock_Auction</link><description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) encourages all Missouri livestock producers and buyers who have not received payment for business transactions with Daniel Froman or R&K Real Estate, Inc., d.b.a. Gallatin Livestock Auction to contact the Department immediately. The Gallatin, Mo.-based business' bond funds were transferred to the Department following claims on unpaid receipts. The deadline for filing a claim is Fri., April 27, 2012.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:24:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri Dept. of Ag Begins Permitting Facilities for Large Carnivores]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Missouri_Dept_of_Ag_Begins_Permitting_Facilities_for_Large_Carnivores</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Missouri_Dept_of_Ag_Begins_Permitting_Facilities_for_Large_Carnivores</link><description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Agriculture has begun the permitting process for owners of large carnivores, such as lions, tigers and cheetahs. Under Missouri's Large Carnivore Act owners must have a permit issued by the state agriculture department for each animal. The permitting process establishes standards for the care of large, non-native cats, as well as for facilities in which those animals are housed.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:20:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Director of Agriculture Announces $350,000 in Grants for Missouri Farms]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Director_of_Agriculture_Announces_350_000_in_Grants_for_Missouri_Farms</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Director_of_Agriculture_Announces_350_000_in_Grants_for_Missouri_Farms</link><description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for funding to increase the production, processing and or distribution of Missouri's specialty crops. The Department anticipates receiving more than $350,000 in grant funding for fiscal year 2013 from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Missouri.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:38:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Alma Meat Processor Resumes Operations]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Update_Alma_Meat_Processor_Resumes_Operations</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Update_Alma_Meat_Processor_Resumes_Operations</link><description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Inspection Program announced today that state inspection has resumed at Alma Meats.  The business has addressed violations identified in January of this year.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:29:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Missouri Wine Country has never been easier!]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Navigating_Missouri_Wine_Country_has_never_been_easier_</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Navigating_Missouri_Wine_Country_has_never_been_easier_</link><description><![CDATA[Missouri Wines is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2012 Missouri Wine Brochure and launch of the Android version of its successful iPhone app to assist those exploring Missouri Wine Country. Missouri Wine and Grape Board]]></description><category>RECREATION AND TOURISM</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:31:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dept. of Ag's Feed, Seed & Treated Timber Programs Oversee Safe, Wholesome, Reliable Products for Consumers, Pets and Livestock]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Feed_Seed_Treated_Timber_Programs_Oversee_Products_for_Consumers_Pets_and_Livestock</guid><link>http://mda.mo.gov/news/2012/Feed_Seed_Treated_Timber_Programs_Oversee_Products_for_Consumers_Pets_and_Livestock</link><description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Agriculture's efforts to guarantee consumers receive quality goods and the quantity promised during purchases include livestock and pet food, grain and produce seeds and decay-resistant wood products. Through the Bureau of Feed, Seed and Treated Timber, the Department inspects and tests the ingredients and finished products to ensure they meet label guarantees and are safe for humans, livestock and household pets.]]></description><category>BUSINESS</category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:55:16 GMT</pubDate></item>	

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