Division of Applied Social Sciences

cattle grazing

April 14, 2026

Missouri net farm income projected to decline in 2026

The Spring 2026 Farm Income Outlook for Missouri forecasts a decrease in net farm income, driven mainly by a decline in livestock receipts, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri.
Playing chess.

March 26, 2026

CAFNR student wins collegiate chess national championship with Mizzou Chess Team

Mahel Boyer helps bring home a national title for the Mizzou Chess Team.
Gentrie Davis

March 4, 2026

Transfer student tackles involvement in student organizations 

Gentrie Davis has dived into the CAFNR community headfirst since starting at Mizzou in the fall.
Ben Laizerovich looking out window.

Feb. 27, 2026

Italy study abroad program cooks up unique opportunity for CAFNR student

As a senior studying hospitality management at the University of Missouri, making the choice to study abroad opened the door to possibilities Ben Laizerovich didn’t even know existed.  
Grace Breeding

Feb. 26, 2026

Q&A with a CAFNR alum: When life doesn’t go as planned

Grace Breeding graduated in 2023 with a degree in agribusiness management.
Columns

Feb. 19, 2026

CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Spring 2026

Five new faculty members join the college this spring.
Drew Kientzy smiling.

Jan. 22, 2026

Q&A with Drew Kientzy

Drew is an MU Extension senior agribusiness research analyst.
Seth Meyer

Jan. 7, 2026

Seth Meyer

Educational Background Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri…
Meikah Dado

Jan. 7, 2026

Meikah Dado

Meikah Dado, Ph.D., is motivated by her belief that all individuals should have equitable access to food and education. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background in dairy science, international agricultural development, and agricultural leadership, Dado’s professional expertise encompasses monitoring and evaluation, grant writing and management, and a broad range of research initiatives. Her teaching centers on cultivating leadership capacity within the agricultural sector, with an emphasis on developing future leaders equipped with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Educational Background Ph.D. Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, Texas A&M University M.S. Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, Texas A&M University…
Lucas in front of Jesse Hall, leaning on a column.

Dec. 19, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Lucas Van Keirsbilck

Van Keirsbilck is graduating in December 2025 with a degree in personal financial planning.