Jefferson City, MO. – Missouri Governor Mike Parson will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. today at the State Capitol to discuss actions his Administration will take to aid Missouri’s farmers and ranchers battling worsening drought conditions.
Over 80 of the states’ 114 counties are experiencing some level of drought with portions of Howell, Oregon, Ripley, Carter, and Shannon counties experiencing D3 Extreme Drought conditions according to U.S. Drought Monitor.
Governor Parson will be joined by Department of Natural Resources Director Dru Buntin, Department of Conservation Director Sara Parker Pauley, and Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn.
You will be able to view the livestream on Governors Facebook Page