Agriculture and Environment Extension

Ian McGregor smiling.

Dec. 1, 2025

Q&A with Ian McGregor

Ian is an MU Extension livestock field specialist.
Ben Brown (left), Katy Parcell (right of Truman), and Taylon Morgan (right), pose with other coworkers at the 2025 College Roadshow event.

Nov. 14, 2025

The show must go on: Students take the lead

When the U.S. Farm Report College Roadshow rolled into Columbia this fall, the excitement in Traditions Plaza was hard to miss. Behind the scenes of the national broadcast were two CAFNR students – Katy Parcell and Taylon Morgan – whose hard work and coordination helped make the event one of the largest and most successful Roadshows yet.
Billy McCaslin at the Grand Canyon.

Oct. 29, 2025

Q&A with Billy McCaslin

Billy is the forest management educator for MU Extension.
Cows stare at the camera.

Oct. 28, 2025

Missouri net farm income projected to increase in 2025

The Fall 2025 Missouri Farm Income Outlook forecasts an increase in net farm income, largely due to a boost in livestock receipts and government payments, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri.
Emily Althoff smiling.

Sep. 25, 2025

Q&A with Emily Althoff

Emily Althoff is an assistant extension professor and the state extension specialist of urban entomology.
Sign for Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center

Sep. 15, 2025

Mizzou’s Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center to hold Field Day Sept. 18

The University of Missouri’s Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (REEC), located near Mt. Vernon, invites area agricultural producers to join in a public Field Day Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A couple poses with their two dogs.

Sep. 10, 2025

Get to know Sydney Winn

Sydney Winn is the CAFNR Extension Communication Strategist in CAFNR Marketing & Communications.
The new building at the SW-REEC under gorgeous sunlight

Sep. 4, 2025

Ribbon cutting held Sept. 3 for Eldon Cole MU Livestock Facility at Mizzou’s Southwest REEC

A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, Sept. 3, for a Mizzou facility to elevate livestock research and education capabilities in southwestern Missouri, named in honor of a long-time MU Extension livestock specialist.
Chad Higgins smiling.

Aug. 26, 2025

Q&A with Chad Higgins

Chad Higgins is the Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement at the University of Missouri.
Three women stand next to Greenfield City Garden sign.

Aug. 20, 2025

MU Extension gardens cultivate connections

Community gardens program helps grow connections and tackle food insecurity.