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USDA looks to expand market access, strengthen beef industry
By Jason VanceThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to strengthen competition in the meatpacking industry, expand market access for cattle producers and modernize food safety inspection programs under executive orders issued by President Donald Trump.Mindy Brashears, USDA undersecretary for food safety, said the initiatives are intended to give ranchers more options for processing and…
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Author discusses slavery in Lincoln County
Patrick SullivanBy Stan SchwartzTroy Free Press There was a time in Missouri’s history when people were openly bought and sold as slaves and Pike and Lincoln counties ranked seventh and 14th respectively in the number owned by Missouri farmers. Even though Missouri’s politicians never voted to secede from the Union, it was considered a slave…
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Troy Defeats Francis Howell Central, continues their winning streak
By Layla ArnoldSpecial to the Troy Free PressThe Troy Buchanan Trojans kept up their winning streak in last week’s game against the Francis Howell Central Spartans. The Trojans brought home a 42-2 victory Thursday, Sept.17. This win moved Troy to 3-1 on the season.The Spartans finished the game with a 2-2 record.Troy had a tough…