Division of Applied Social Sciences
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.
Oct. 23, 2025
Message from Harvey James
Welcome to the Fall 2025 edition of the Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) alumni newsletter!
Oct. 14, 2025
Mary Hendrickson returns to Iceland as Fulbright Specialist
Mary Hendrickson, professor, Division of Applied Social Sciences, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program Award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Oct. 14, 2025
Study shows online dating scammers’ tactics are evolving
Researchers at the University of Missouri are doing their part to minimize risk by exploring the tactics online scammers use in hopes of making online dating apps and social media sites safer.
Sep. 26, 2025
Blockchain technology could help build trust in restaurants
While taste and price remain top priorities, more consumers are starting to consider the safety and sustainability of ingredients when dining out — a challenge that restaurants are working to address. To support this shift, researchers at the University of Missouri are investigating how a revolutionary technology that could allow consumers to track ingredients all along the supply chain will affect their decision-making processes.
Sep. 11, 2025
Mizzou economists: 2025 farm income boosted by high cattle prices and one-time payments
The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) finds signs of strain in crop markets despite a strong year for livestock producers.
Sep. 10, 2025
Elizabeth Owsley
Sep. 10, 2025
CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Fall 2025
CAFNR welcomes 12 new faculty members.
Sep. 10, 2025
Haeun Jo
Sep. 10, 2025