Category Archives: Agriculture

Gov. Nixon vetoes two bills defining captive deer as livestock

Posted on July 10, 2014 by admin

July 8, 2014 Governor points out Missouri Constitution gives Conservation Commission sole regulatory authority over wildlife; says bill provisions are clearly unconstitutional COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon today vetoed two bills that would have redefined the term “livestock” to … Continue reading →

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Prions — in plants? New concern for chronic wasting disease

Posted on September 30, 2013 by admin

  September 28, 2013 5:15 am  •  RON SEELY | Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Prions — the infectious, deformed proteins that cause chronic wasting disease in deer — can be taken up by plants such as alfalfa, corn and … Continue reading →

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Where is Missouri’s soil going?

Posted on August 22, 2013 by admin

 Mary Anne Meyers – Sun, 18 Aug 2013 KMTLand (St Louis) — The combination of last year’s record drought and this year’s heavy spring rains has scientists wondering if efforts to restore Missouri farmland are going to waste. Thirty years … Continue reading →

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Pass a Strong Farm Bill

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Posted on June 17, 2013 by greatlakesoutdoors The Farm Bill will be going to the House floor this week – by Wednesday – with a vote possible as early as Thursday. If you care about our Great Lakes, our wetlands … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes Governors Unite To Protect Great Lakes

Posted on June 4, 2013 by admin

Posted on June 3, 2013 by greatlakesoutdoors This past weekend, I joined several business, conservation, and industry leaders at the Great Lakes Governors summit on Mackinac Island, Michigan.  Our setting was the historic Grand Hotel which provided a fresh venue … Continue reading →

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