Latest News From Missouri

The Office of Investment Security proposed a rule on Friday that would require foreign entities to garner U.S. government approval before they are able to purchase land within 100 miles of eight military bases.

The Missouri Senate on Wednesday backed a plan to amend the state's foreign land ownership threshold. The bill also includes a provision that would limit foreign countries from acquiring farmland in Missouri by Sept. 1.

Robert Marshall is one of the creators of Mizzou's Tiger Stripe ice cream, a treasured treat created in 1989, but the science behind the ice cream is what makes the flavor so rare.

Authorities confirmed at a news conference Wednesday the search for two Wisconsin brothers has uncovered human remains on a farm in Missouri.

A Braymer, Missouri man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of two Wisconsin ranching brothers missing since June 21, 2019.

Settlement discussions are under way over a lawsuit challenging a Missouri measure making it a misdemeanor crime to promote plant-based food products as “meat.”

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation preventing local officials from enacting more stringent regulations than the state on large farms that raise hogs, poultry and cattle.

A bill that would prevent local officials in Missouri from regulating industrial farms more strictly than the state does is heading to the desk of GOP Gov. Mike Parson.

The Missouri Senate has passed a bill to block local officials from regulating industrial farms more strictly than the state does.

Missouri senators are advancing legislation to block local officials from regulating industrial farms more strictly than the state does.

After more than a month since widespread flooding and blizzards devastated cattle producers in Nebraska and surrounding states an animal rights group is using the tragedy to push a vegan diet.

Measures advancing in the Missouri Legislature would limit the scope of rules that local governments can slap on large animal feeding operations.

A new milk bottling facility has been opened by Aurora Organic Dairy in Columbia, Missouri, and the majority of milk will come from company owned farms in Colorado and Texas.

The Brandt family, owners of Brandt Dairy in Linn, Mo., has been named among the 2019 Members of Distinction by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA).

The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors inducted six members Feb. 1 at an awards ceremony at the University of Missouri Animal Science Research Center in Columbia.

Holstein Association USA recently named University of Missouri's Foremost Dairy Research Center as one of the top 10 college/university herds.

The Shatto Milk Company is showing their support for the Kansas City Chiefs

Concerns have been raised by those who travel the same roads that livestock haulers have safety exemptions to drive on.

According to Reagan Bluel, county engagement specialist in agriculture and environment with University of Missouri Extension, area dairy farmers have a variety of opportunities for education this winter in Missouri.

University of Missouri students were stunned when a towering dairy cow appeared on campus to make a cameo in a graduation photo shoot.

The 2018 extended drought in southwest Missouri has left pastures and hayfields with few forages left at the end of summer according to Tim Schnakenberg, field specialist in agronomy, University of Missouri Extension.

University of Missouri Extension agronomist Dhruba Dhakal offers some alternative/emergency forage options to feed beef cattle during fall, winter and spring.

Glenn Obermann has a winning recipe for quality hay. At the 2018 Missouri State Fair, Obermann took Champion and Reserve Champion awards in alfalfa and grass classes 4-8, and Champion in alfalfa classes 1-3.

Scattered rains brought slight improvements this past week in a drought affecting most of Missouri.

Hosting a string of events to celebrate their history, Hiland says “Cheers to 80 Years!”

Missouri farmers are eligible to access emergency water sources for livestock and to hay nearly 900 acres of state-owned ground.

The University of Missouri veterinary students take campus research to parlors and pastures to help dairy farms improve.

Cow comfort is key at Martin Prairie Farms in Missouri.

Those without chopping equipment might consider using the baler they have on hand.

A new training center opened in Kansas City, Missouri will allow both the dairy and food industries a place to hone their technical skills.

The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) helps dairy farmers find serious employees who want to be dairy farm managers or potential owners.

Dogs truly are a girl's best friend.

The coldest April since 1907 set back forage for Missouri's beef cow herds. Now, warm weather with rain creates forage for grazing and haying.

Farmers work with service dogs to help overcome disabilities.

Missouri's Senate has passed a bill that makes the labeling of plant-based and lab-grown meat clear when compared to meat coming from livestock.

Missouri could be the first state to enact legislation that would result in clear labeling for plant-based and lab-grown meat products.

A camp for future dairy leaders is being held in Freistatt, Missouri towards the end of May.

All hay is not equal from the standpoint of nutrient content. That means all hay is not equal regarding monetary value.

University of Missouri Extension, Missouri Dairy Association and Multimin USA will hold the 2018 Missouri Dairy Profit Seminar at five locations throughout the state Feb. 19-23.

Aurora Organic Dairy is looking at expanding into Missouri by purchasing a manufacturing plant.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a company after three workers died over three years in northeast Missouri.

A comprehensive study completed by the University of Missouri Extension provides insight for future efforts to revitalize the Missouri dairy industry.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating after a worker fell out of a moving van and died in northeast Missouri.

Missouri, with a rich heritage in milk production, is primed for dairy revitalization, says a University of Missouri Extension economist.

More young people are needed, says University of Missouri study.

Dairy producers saw record profits last year, but prices are down this year.

Gov. Jay Nixon signed bills Friday aimed at boosting Missouri's dairy and $12.5 billion-a-year agriculture industries through insurance subsidies, scholarships, eased restrictions during parts of the year and other provisions meant to help crop and livestock farmers.

Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon is set to sign a bill that would raise the weight limit for trucks carrying farm products and another dairy industry bill.

A bill aimed at helping Missouri's dairy and cattle farmers is once again heading to Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon's desk.

Lawmakers on Thursday sent a bill aimed at spurring growth in Missouri's dairy industry to Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon's desk, one of the first bills to make it that far this session.