Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau

Eric sat down with BJ Tanksley to discuss a longtime issue in Missouri: Eminent Domain. Join us at a rally to protect your property rights tomorrow at the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda! For more information, visit: https://mofb.org/MOFB/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/HB-527-CAPITOL-RALLY-FLYER.revised-04212021-scaled.jpg If you can't join us in person? Let your Senator know you support SB 508 and HB...

In Session 6 of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we welcome special guest Congressman Jason Smith to discuss his Death Tax Repeal Act. Tell us your story about dealing with the Death Tax at https://mofb.org/action-center/!

Spencer sat down (in person!) with Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer after his Missouri Farm Bureau Coffee with Congress event to discuss recent legislation.

In Session 5 of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we welcome special guests Senator Mike Bernskoetter, Chair of the Missouri Senate Agriculture Committee, and Representative Don Rone, Chair of the Missouri House Agriculture Committee!

In Session 4 of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we are updating our members on recent developments in state and federal ag policy.

Eric sat down with BJ Tanksley, Director of State Legislative Affairs, to discuss the behind-the-scenes workings of the last week of session before half-time (legislative spring break).

Eric sat down with MOFB President Garrett Hawkins to unpack our legislative priorities and happenings.

In this episode of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we welcome special guests Jeremy Mosley, acting State Executive Director for USDA-Missouri Farm Service Agency; Scott Edwards, State Conservationist for USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service; and State Rep. David Gregory, who will discuss his call for an investigation into beef markets.

This week is National FFA Week, so Spencer sat down with National FFA Central Region Vice President and Missouri native Paxton Dahmer to discuss their FFA experiences.

Eric, Spencer, and BJ unpack all the things happening in D.C. and Jefferson City and then go down a rabbit hole about their favorite trash TV shows.

In this session of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we welcome special guests Governor Mike Parson and Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn!

Questions about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)? MOFB is teaming up with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to answer them for farmers and ranchers.

Missouri Farm Bureau’s 2021 Legislative Briefing will be a series of virtual sessions throughout the spring. In our first session, MOFB’s legislative team is giving updates on the issues they’re working on at the national and state level.

This week Eric was joined by Spencer and BJ to discuss the outcome of the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual resolutions process and took guesses on who would go head to head in the Superbowl next month.

Eric sat down with Clarissa Cauthorn, President of Audrian County Farm Bureau and former Missouri YF&R Committee Chair, right after she placed second in the nation at the American Farm Bureau Federation Discussion Meet. We're proud to have Clarissa represent Missouri so well on a national scale!

Eric and BJ discuss the upcoming Missouri legislative session, Missouri Farm Bureau's priorities to advocate for rural Missouri, and how their Christmas presents show their age.

Eric Bohl sat down with newly elected Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins to discuss his history with the organization and plans for the future in his new role.

Dan Cassidy sat down with President Blake Hurst during his last week on the job to talk about his favorite memories as President of Missouri Farm Bureau over the last 10 years. We'll miss you, Blake!

MOFB podcast producer Elizabeth Wyss spoke with Doug Sikes of Acclaim Press about the upcoming second volume of Missouri's Century Farms book. To learn more, order a copy, or submit your Century Farm story visit https://www.acclaimpress.com/books/missouris-century-farms-vol-ii/.

MOFB-endorsed candidates and issues batted 1.000 in yesterday's election! Thank you for all of the grassroots support!

In the final episode of our legislator series, Spencer spoke to Congressman Billy Long about his journey to the legislature, his district, and the best flavor of barbeque sauce.

YES on 3 update, plus a rundown of the rest of the ballot. Go to mofb.org/farm-pac/ for a full list of endorsed candidates and Friend of Agriculture awardees!

Spencer spoke with Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer about rural policy, his journey to the legislature, and his first car.

In the thrilling sequel to our first #Yeson3 podcast, Spencer, Eric, and BJ discuss the dark money funding the opposition to Amendment 3, the effects on Missouri if it is voted down, and Halloween candy.

In this episode of our legislator series, Spencer spoke with Senator Josh Hawley about his journey to the senate, legislating in the time of COVID-19, and the best food in Missouri.