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A PAC's attacks in the Jefferson County executive race are likely payback for the filibuster over a University of Missouri curator nomination

The political enemies made in Jefferson City by a state senator seeking to continue his political career in county government followed him home.

Inflation has touched all parts of the economy. According to Blake Hurst, a farmer and former president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, it's hitting both farmers and consumers.

Tom Herman is a collector with an addiction. The list of Herman's collectibles spans a 120-page inventory and includes badges, helmets, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers.

Political hopefuls officially filed to run for office in Missouri on Tuesday, as the filing period finally opened.

Hawkins succeed Blake Hurst as president of one of Missouri's oldest and most influential agricultural organizations.

Six people, including Gov. Mike Parson and three other local recipients, were honored with the Missouri Farm Bureau Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award on Dec. 6.

Members debate hot button topics such as vaccine mandates and checkoff transparency.

Starting any farm is a crapshoot, but Reginaldo and Amy Haslett-Marroquin went the hard way right from the start. In the fall of 2020, they bought 75 acres…

The pandemic gave co-ops, food hubs, and community agriculture a boost, but keeping the momentum going will require help from policy-makers.