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By MDC | September 1, 2026
From Missouri Conservationist: September 2026
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Letters to the Editor

Submissions reflect readers’ opinions and may be edited for length and clarity. Email Magazine@mdc.mo.gov or write to us:

Missouri Conservationist

PO Box 180

Jefferson City, MO 65102

State Nursery

I wanted to thank MDC for the quality and availability of shrubs and bushes from the state nursery. The prices are more than fair, and out of the 50 black chokeberry plants I have ordered, only one has failed. That’s a heck of a success rate. Great work and a quality product. 

Todd Hohbein Kirksville

It’s that time of year again — time to order your seedlings from the George O. White State Nursery. Find the flyer in this issue, follow the online link, and get your orders in. Some species will go fast. — The Editors 

Won Over a West Virginian

I grew up in West Virginia but moved here 20 years ago. And though I will always be a proud mountaineer with our beautiful rivers and streams, your magazine is second to none. I even get the kids’ magazine [Xplor] to send to my niece. Keep up the great job. 

Don Amoruso St. Louis

To Serve and Protect

Your magazine is read as soon as it arrives. For everyone at MDC working in front, behind the scenes, and in the field, you have given the state of Missouri the best in the nation. Thank you all for your time and efforts. It has really paid off. An agent even came to my property years ago to help give me better deer and turkey ideas. Please continue to serve and protect what we have been given as you have in the past. 

Jim Keithly via email

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This Issue's Staff

Magazine Manager – Stephanie Thurber
Editor – Angie Daly Morfeld
Associate Editor – Larry Archer
Photography Editor – Ben Nickelson
Staff Writer – Kristie Hilgedick
Staff Writer – Joe Jerek
Staff Writer – Dianne Van Dien
Designer – Marci Porter
Designer – Kate Morrow
Photographer – Noppadol Paothong
Photographer – David Stonner
Circulation – Marcia Hale