Missouri unemployment rate rises 0.2 percent

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s unemployment rate is up but still is below the national rate. Data from the state’s Economic Development Department released Tuesday show Missouri’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 4.3 percent in May to 4.5 percent in June. The national unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in June. The state agency…

Monsanto Rejects Bayers’ Latest Offer

Creve Coeur, MO  (KTRS)  Monsanto is calling Bayer’s latest bid inadequate. Monsanto’s Board of Directors made that announcement this  Tuesday morning after reviewing Bayer’s second proposal. Last week Bayer boosted its offer from $62 billion to $65 billion. Bayer made it’s initial bid back in May to acquire the Creve-Couer based company. Monsanto says however,…