The Missouri Department of Agriculture suspended all poultry and waterfowl auctions, shows, and swap meets in counties where ...

The spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is causing significant disruptions for consumers across the United ...

Poultry can still be exhibited and sold in unaffected counties with biosecurity measures in place. The department may extend ...

Missouri's Department of Agriculture has approved a livestock movement permit for nine reindeer belonging to a man from the North Pole. The MDA implements "stringent animal health regulations and ...

Governor Mike Kehoe says farmers and ranchers are critical to Missouri’s economic success. During his State of the State ...

Heading into the spring planting season, Missouri farmers need to be aware of changes tied to restricted use pesticides.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture encourages people to stay away from wild birds, specifically waterfowl and to wash hands and shoes after handling birds even in a backyard coop.

A highly pathogenic avian influenza virus — most commonly known as bird flu — is making its rounds across the United States. It largely impacts animal health, and the H5N1 ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, is beginning to spread in parts of Missouri. As a result, the Missouri Department ...

How does Missouri’s agriculture industry compare to other states? According to Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn, Missouri is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of countries around the ...

Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013. Nixon later announced Fordyce as the new director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. (AP Photo/The St. Joseph News-Press, Sait Serkan Gurbuz) Richard Fordyce ...

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has 15 inspectors in its animal care division. Atkinson said the annual inspection currently prescribed by law is “not frequent enough.” Clemens’s ...