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Missouri governor approves ag budget and cotton legislation

In the last week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed two ag-related bills approved by Missouri lawmakers this year.

The Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the Missouri Ag Department includes $55 million in bonding for the Missouri State Fair, $800,000 in ongoing funding for Missouri FFA and more than $330,800 to boost Missouri’s inspection and production capacity for meat and poultry.

Kehoe also signed House Bill 169 into law, which would redefine cotton trailers and increase the allowed maximum speed to 70 miles-per-hour and updates specific hauling requirements for cotton trailers.