http://news.stlpublicradio.org en http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/first-ever-gubernatorial-endorsement-mo-corn-growers-backs-nixon <p>The Missouri Corn Growers Association has endorsed Gov. Jay Nixon&#39;s re-election campaign.</p><p>The group says this is the first time it has made a gubernatorial endorsement.</p><p>Association President Billy Thiel says the group decided to endorse Nixon because he has promoted Missouri agriculture by helping to expand its markets globally. The group also cited Nixon&#39;s support for ethanol cooperatives, among other things.</p><p>Nixon, a Democrat, faces no serious opposition in the Aug. 7 primary. Four Republicans are competing to challenge him.</p> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:09:14 +0000 The Associated Press and St. Louis Public Radio 4179 at http://news.stlpublicradio.org First-ever gubernatorial endorsement from Mo. Corn Growers backs Nixon