Missouri Governor tours plant-science business in St. Louis

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon talks with employees of the Solae Company in St. Louis on August 31, 2011. Solae, which develops soy‑based technologies and ingredients for products such as baked goods, beverages, nutrition bars and meats, attributes 50 percent of its sales to exports. Nixon was on hand to promote the "Made in Missouri Jobs Package" which will be discussed during the upcoming special session of the General Assembly which begins on September 6. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Missouri Governor tours plant-science business in St. Louis

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon inspects a patent tree while visiting the Solae Company in St. Louis on August 31, 2011. Solae, which develops soy‑based technologies and ingredients for products such as baked goods, beverages, nutrition bars and meats, attributes 50 percent of its sales to exports. Nixon was on hand to promote the "Made in Missouri Jobs Package" which will be discussed during the upcoming special session of the General Assembly which begins on September 6. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Missouri Governor tours plant-science business in St. Louis

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon samples a protein drink during a visit to the Solae Company in St. Louis on August 31, 2011. Solae, which develops soy‑based technologies and ingredients for products such as baked goods, beverages, nutrition bars and meats, attributes 50 percent of its sales to exports. Nixon was on hand to promote the "Made in Missouri Jobs Package" which will be discussed during the upcoming special session of the General Assembly which begins on September 6. UPI/Bill Greenblatt