Agriculture and Environment Extension

A sunflower in a sunflower field.

Aug. 3, 2026

Mizzou’s sunflower display has become a favorite tradition

Visit the University of Missouri's South Farm to see the annual display of blooming sunflowers — this year features three waves of blooms to enjoy.
Fisher Delta field day and tour

July 29, 2026

T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center hosts 2026 Field Day

Attendees to learn about innovative research on crop protection, soybean breeding and precision agriculture.
Elizabeth Picking

July 28, 2026

Q&A with Elizabeth Picking

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am a livestock specialist covering 8 counties in the southwest and southeast regions, headquartered in West Plains; grazing beef cattle operations are the most numerous in my area so they take up the majority of my time. I also enjoy working with horse owners and sheep and goat producers. I work mainly in the nutrition, reproduction and grazing areas but every day presents different challenges and opportunities. How long have you worked in this position? I started with MU Extension in 2018,…
Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Center sign

July 26, 2026

Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center hosts 2026 field day

Attendees to learn about the latest research and best practices in crop, livestock and pest management.
Rows of soybeans next to rows of corn.

July 12, 2026

Planting the future: Mizzou researchers put AI to work on the farm

A recent study focuses on corn and soybeans, two of the most common crops in the United States.
a wood frog sitting on a log

July 5, 2026

Survival comes at a price: Mizzou study links salt adaptation to increased risk of disease

Researchers find wood frogs, a common freshwater amphibian in North America, can survive rising salt levels but they may pay a price when disease strikes.
field day participant drives a robotic tool in the field

July 5, 2026

MU Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center to host third Digital Agriculture Symposium

The public is invited to take part in the symposium July 27-28.
Soybeans growing at Bradford Research Center.

June 30, 2026

Mizzou uncovers breakthrough clue to help soybeans fight a billion-dollar pest

Mizzou researchers study plant resistance to the worms that cause $1 billion in annual losses to U.S. soybean industry.
rob meyers stands among mature corn.

June 22, 2026

Myers inducted into CTIC Hall of Fame

Rob Myers was inducted into the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Hall of Fame during the 19th annual Conservation in Action Tour in Raleigh, North Carolina. 
Flood waters from the Mississippi River sweep across a roadway.

June 16, 2026

Study: Small global temperature shifts could drive bigger weather extremes in Mississippi River Basin

University of Missouri researchers show how modest increases can amplify heat, rainfall variability and dry spells across one of the nation’s most important agricultural regions.