State Issues

Missouri Farm Bureau prides itself on its continuous development of a strong foundation built on credibility, integrity and thorough knowledge of issues. The Missouri Farm Bureau Legislative Staff works every day to improve the quality of life for farmers, rural Missourians and all Missourians by striving to learn from members and to serve their working needs. The legislative staff focuses on issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members and keeps the best interest of all agriculturists in mind. At a state level, Missouri Farm Bureau stays actively involved with current issues and legislation so that all efforts regarding agriculture are better communicated to members and all Missourians. Missouri Farm Bureau monitors issues related to the Missouri Legislature, Executive Branch and state agencies to ensure that the interests of agriculture and the rural way of life are well represented on Jefferson City.

Priority 2026 State Issues

Protecting Property Rights

  • MOFB is fighting to close a loophole that could allow solar and wind energy developers to use eminent domain to expand their footprint. Land for these projects should be acquired through good faith negotiation with landowners, not condemnation. As energy demand increases, this proactive modernization of Missouri’s law will eliminate the potential for eminent domain misuse.
  • The Landowner Fairness Act updates Missouri’s eminent domain laws to restore balance, transparency and due process for landowners. The legislation ensures landowners are informed and treated fairly, throughout and after the condemnation process, without halting infrastructure development. These reforms ensure landowners know their rights and aren’t left with long-term damage or abandoned infrastructure.

Crop Protection Labeling

  • Farmers rely on science-based crop protection tools to maintain strong yields and provide affordable food, fiber and fuel. Even after rigorous EPA review for safety and effectiveness, pesticide products are increasingly targeted by relentless lawsuits. Missouri farmers cannot afford to lose access to these tools because of legal ambiguity. This legislation promotes label uniformity and clarifies that EPA approval meets state warning label requirements.

Value-Added Tax Credits

  • Strong rural communities depend on vibrant local businesses and opportunities for farm families to innovate. This legislation extends key MASBDA programs that provide tax credits supporting value-added agriculture and small-business development. By incentivizing investment and entrepreneurship, Missouri can invest in its rural economy, create jobs and support agriculture innovation.

Expanding Animal Care

  • Embryo transfer (ET) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are both critical practices to improve livestock herd genetics. MOFB is looking to expand livestock producers’ access to advanced reproductive technologies by certifying Livestock Reproductive Specialists who can safely and effectively perform these procedures under the indirect supervision of a veterinarian.

Fixes to Fence Law

  • Livestock producers need space to build and maintain fences. MOFB looks to allow animal owners to work temporarily within a 10-foot corridor on either side of a fence to maintain and construct a strong boundary.