is not a trade-off of lives on one side of the river versus farm
land on the other side of the river. There are lives being
impacted on both sides. It doesn’t matter which side of the
river it is when it’s your home, your livelihood. There are
families that have lost everything they’ve worked hard for the
last 70 years to build; their homes, their businesses, their
farm ground. We’re going to do everything we can to get them
back on their feet.” - Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler -
May 6, 2011 continues to face flooding across the state
affecting the lives of thousands of farmers. Representatives
from the Department continue to assist state emergency efforts
and Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler is working closely
with USDA officials to address the needs of Missouri farm
families, now and into the future. Watch this page for updates
on emergency efforts and recovery programs as those
opportunities are announced. Current river levels and forecasts
can be found at http://dnr.mo.gov/env/wrc/currentriv