Food & Beverage

Missouri Shapes Future Farmers: Cultivation & Growth

From the first farms established in the 1700s to the large-scale agribusinesses of today, Missouri’s roots in the agricultural industry go deep. Agriculture is a major economic driver in Missouri, contributing ... Read More

Missouri is a Top State for Value-Added Agriculture

Missouri is an ideal state for companies that produce food and products utilizing corn, soybeans, dairy, and livestock due to its rich agricultural resources, strategic location, and favorable business environment. As ... Read More

Why Missouri is the Perfect Place for Dairy Businesses to Thrive

Missouri is an excellent state for dairy businesses to grow due to its central location, strong agricultural infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. Missouri has 374 grade A and 120 manufacturing grade dairy ... Read More

Missouri’s Unique Food and Ag Industry 

Nearly 90,000 farms make up Missouri’s uniquely diverse agriculture landscape, growing everything from rice, cotton, soybeans, corn, and sorghum, to raising cattle, turkeys, and hogs. The midwestern state has gained the ... Read More

Discover Nodaway County: A Missouri Agri-Ready Community

If you’re looking for a place to expand or start your business, Nodaway County offers the ideal blend of agriculture, innovation, and economic opportunity. Located in northwest Missouri, near the Iowa ... Read More

America’s Heartland Packing Poised For Open

Weeks Away from Adding Beef Harvest Capacity  Warren County, MO., January 28th— American Foods Group, LLC (AFG) is excited to announce that its greenfield beef harvest facility, America’s Heartland Packing LLC, ... Read More

Discover Stoddard County: A Missouri Agri-Ready Community

Stoddard County, Missouri, is a thriving agricultural hub in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Known for its rich soil, extensive irrigation systems, and innovative farming practices, the county supports a ... Read More

Cultivating Missouri’s Future: Ashley McCarty on Building the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders

Missouri’s agricultural sector is a cornerstone of the state’s economy, contributing significantly to its growth and sustainability. As the sector grows, technology evolves, and the next generation moves through school, it’s ... Read More

Discover Warren & Montgomery Counties: Missouri Agri-Ready Communities

Warren and Montgomery Counties are neighboring counties at the intersection of rural and urban Missouri. Located about 60 miles west of downtown St. Louis, both Warren and Montgomery Counties have a ... Read More

Beck’s Breaks Ground on New Soybean Processing Facility in New Madrid, Missouri

Facility will support Mid-South farmers and meet growing demand for soybeans New Madrid, Mo. – November 13, 2024 – Beck’s, the largest family-owned retail seed company in the United States, is ... Read More