Climate in focus at agribusiness club event

Benjamin Herrold
Apr 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023

Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn speaks during a St. Louis Agribusiness Club event at the Center for Soy Innovation in Jefferson City, Mo.
Photo by Benjamin Herrold

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Soybean Association hosted a St. Louis Agribusiness Club event April 11 in Jefferson City that featured Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie speaking about a variety of ag issues, including conservation and climate efforts.

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