August 23 - Laddonia Ethanol Plant in Ladonia, Missouri
Laddonia–Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives Rod Jetton, R-Marble Hill, spent today in Mexico and Laddonia on his tour of the state to highlight agriculture in Missouri. The highlight of the day’s events was a chance to deliver the first load of corn to Missouri’s newest ethanol plant in Laddonia. The day also included a visit with some local farmers and a tour of Sydenstricker’s Genetics Angus cattle farm and the Mid-America Biofuels facility.
“Today was a great day for Missouri. This plant is why we passed the ethanol bill,” said Speaker Jetton. “Having 70 million dollars invested in rural Missouri is huge, and the ethanol produced along with the dollars this plant will bring into our state will help all Missourians.”
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House Speaker Rod Jetton rides along with Rep. Steve Hobbs, R-Mexico, as they deliver the first shipment of corn to the Laddonia Ethanol Plant
Rep. Hobbs backs up his truck to unload his payload
Rep. Hobbs and Speaker Jetton speak with employees at the Laddonia Ethanol Plant
Rep. Bob Behnen, R-Kirksville, rides in the truck of Sen. John Cauthorn while delivering corn to the plant
Rep. Wes Shoemyer, D-Clarence, (far left) and Rep. Terry Witte, D-Vandalia (second from left) meet with workers at the Laddonia Ethanol Plant
Reps. Shoemyer and Witte chatting with employees at the plant