Grundy County R-5 FFA presents CWD skit to House Agriculture Committee; students highlight testing, targeted removals and economic concerns Students from the Grundy County R-5 FFA presented a 12–15 minute forum skit on chronic wasting disease (CWD), portraying local perspectives (conservation agent, farmer, hunter, food‑insecure family). The presentation covered testing procedures, landowner permissions for targeted removal, a reported local count of six positives, and a reported MDC pause on targeted removals for 2026.

Students from Grundy County R-5 FFA brought the pressing issue of chronic wasting disease to life with a skit that highlights diverse local opinions and calls for effective solutions.

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Missouri committee hears bill to require seed dealers to sign invasive-plant affidavit House Bill 16-24 would extend last year’s affidavit requirement to seed dealers, barring the commercial sale of seeds for six listed invasive plants; conservation groups and livestock advocates voiced support while at least one business owner warned of unintended impacts on medicinal or antiparasitic uses.

Missouri is one step closer to closing the loophole on invasive plant sales as House Bill 16-24 aims to hold seed dealers accountable just like nurseries.

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Rushing tawny water crashes through the limestones boulders of a Missouri back yard

A trillium wet with rain (dark purple stem 3mm in diameter supports three large oval leaves aprx 1.5” these are capped by a purple/maroon crown that delicately shelters the plants seeds

My back yard
Is a dangerous
River
But
The Prairie Trillium
Blooms

It’s never all bad

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Conservation Commission allocates $129M for habitat and wildlife management Conservation Commission approves budget with flexibility for personal services and expenses

Missouri's groundbreaking House Bill 6 proposes over $54 million to boost conservation efforts, but will its budget flexibility safeguard or jeopardize our natural treasures?

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Legislature approves $65M funding for Department of Conservation initiatives Lawmakers allocate funds for personal services and administrative expenses in conservation programs

Missouri lawmakers have sparked a heated debate with House Bill 6, proposing $65 million for conservation while facing backlash over controversial vehicle checkpoints that raise civil liberties concerns.

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St. Charles County Councilman Baker advocates for stormwater management bill Councilman Baker supports House Bill 1461 to address stormwater issues in Missouri.

St. Charles County's Councilman Baker is pushing for transformative stormwater management solutions to combat flooding and erosion—could turning flood-prone areas into parks be the answer?

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State Department of Conservation faces funding restrictions for vehicle checkpoints Legislation prohibits funding for vehicle checkpoints without individualized reasonable suspicion.

Missouri's House Bill 6 could reshape conservation funding while sparking heated debates over civil rights and law enforcement practices.

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Legislature allocates $49M for Fish and Wildlife Management under HB 6 Lawmakers approve budget providing flexibility for Fish and Wildlife Management resources.

Missouri's House Bill 6 is set to transform fish and wildlife conservation funding, introducing unprecedented flexibility to tackle urgent ecological challenges.

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