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Governor Eric Greitens’ proposed budget would reduce funding for the state Department of Agriculture, despite agriculture being Missouri’s largest industry. Governor Greitens has unveiled a proposed $27 billion state operating budget. His proposed budget reduces the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s budget from $53 million to about $40.4 million.

Acting State Budget Director Dan Haug addressed the Capitol Press Corps on Thursday, “I think the biggest part of that would be a reduction in the payments for the biodiesel producers.

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