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National News
USDA Ends $1 Billion Pandemic-Era Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ending two costly pandemic-era programs that funneled money to local farms and businesses…
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Israel
Israel imports more food as farmers struggle
Israeli farmers are predicting a 35% drop in both production and revenue. But those in the country’s southern breadbasket near…
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Travel
Legislation blocks foreign ownership of Missouri farmland
Increasing ownership of U.S. farmland by the Chinese government has raised red flags in Missouri and other states. State lawmakers…
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Biden signs executive order countering China in biotech
China’s aggressive move into the American biotech industry is a national threat, prompting President Joe Biden to sign an executive…
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News
World facing “food crisis and famine” over Russian invasion
The world will soon experience a global food crisis due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The dire warning was issued…
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Missouri celebrates contributions of farmers and ranchers during National Agriculture Week
With less than 2 percent of Americans producing the nation’s food and fiber, it is easy to overlook how important…
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Lifestyles
Missouri State Fair showcases $8 million facility improvements
Visitors to the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia next month will enjoy about $8 million in improvements to the grounds.…
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Here’s the latest new Missouri laws going into effect
Another Missouri legislative session is in the books, with a number of new laws enacted. From license plates honoring black…
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Missouri becomes one of last states to tax online purchases
For over a decade, brick-and-mortar retailers have called foul on the fact that Amazon purchases were not subject to sales…
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Kansas News
New website to assist Kansans coping with ag-related stress
Agriculture producers have faced significant challenges in recent years, including the stress of market uncertainties, natural disasters, ongoing trade wars…
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