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Missouri House candidate charged in plot to plant drugs on primary opponent
By Steph QuinnMissouri IndependentA Republican legislative candidate in Joplin plotted to plant cocaine and Adderall on his primary opponent in an effort to derail her campaign, federal prosecutors allege.Thomas Ross, who won the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 161st House District by only 32 votes, was charged Wednesday with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.A criminal…
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Farmland Values Continue to Climb as Cash Rental Rates Hold Steady
By Jason VanceU.S. farmland values continued their upward trend in 2026, marking the sixth consecutive year of increases, although the pace of appreciation has slowed compared to recent years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual Land Values and Cash Rents report.Lance Houdek of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) said farmland values…
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Report: Outdoor rec adds $10 billion to state’s economy
COLUMBIA – Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, boating and other forms of outdoor recreation generate billions of dollars in economic activity across Missouri. A new University of Missouri Extension report estimates outdoor recreation contributes more than $10 billion annually to the state’s economy and supports tens of thousands of jobs in a variety of sectors, including tourism,…