Research

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CAFNR is changing the core components of society that impact what we eat, where we live and how we'll face tomorrow. Our innovative research spans the globe, often taking a high-tech look at traditional agriculture, food and natural resource issues, and directly impacts our future, from health breakthroughs, to sustainable agriculture techniques to food safety.

The College is ranked among the top 15 programs in the world for animal and plant science research. Mizzou Advantage programs — competitive assets that set MU apart from other universities — incorporate research from all over CAFNR. The College is part of the North Central Research Association — a group of forward-thinking colleges leading the way in agriculture bioscience research. 

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News

Counting Calories
Childhood obesity linked to math performance

A Communication Distinction
RNA Society Honors Brenda Peculis for Newsletter

A DNA Insight
Better analysis may result in new medicines and improved crops

2012 Field Day Schedule Set

Listening for Cancer
Photoacoustic device finds cancer cells before they become tumors

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Research Funding for CAFNR Fiscal Year 2011: $32,094,439

Sponsored program expenditures by sponsor type

Mouse over chart for dollar amounts. CAFNR has led the MU campus in sponsored program expenditures for the last 12 years.

Grants Awarded to CAFNR Faculty