By its decision, the State Tax Commission has recognized that Missouri?s farmers and ranchers are facing potentially long-term pressure on productivity due to input costs, market variability, and weather-related disasters.

We appreciate the Commission?s diligence in conducting its analysis and reaching a decision based on real, farm-level conditions.

Farm Bureau worked for eminent domain reform for the last three years in Missouri, and we are pleased such comprehensive legislation is being considered by the Missouri General Assembly. The general public wants these reforms implemented, and our organization is going to do everything we can to see that appropriate legislation is approved.

The theft of cattle in our state is a serious problem and should in no way be tolerated. State law enforcement officials are committed to bringing these thefts to an end, and we want to provide citizens with an incentive to keep a watchful eye for suspicious activities in their communities.

The decision to close these under-performing stores, which do not meet our financial requirements going forward, is an integral part of the company's reorganization effort, ... We are confident that doing so will provide the company with a healthier, more productive store base.

the decision not to broadcast the full message was counterproductive.