Featured Stories
Oct. 22, 2025
Advisor Alison Rutledge honored with Golden Apple Award
Alison Rutledge, senior academic advisor in the Division of Biochemistry, was surprised with the CAFNR Golden Apple Award Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Oct. 22, 2025
Mizzou researchers help farmers prevent and manage livestock losses
University of Missouri researchers have been traveling the state, leading workshops on proper and safe composting methods. These trainings also informed a recent study showing that measured amounts of wood chips, sawdust and old compost help carcasses decompose safely while preventing the spread of disease.
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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.
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A jungle in the Rec: Tiger Garden brings nature indoors
This past summer, the rec green space underwent a transformation by Hanna Souther, wedding and event coordinator at Tiger Garden, and one of her students.
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Q&A with Emily Althoff
Emily Althoff is an assistant extension professor and the state extension specialist of urban entomology.
Spotlights & Accolades
Accolades
Jose named to World Agriculture Forum Global Council
Shibu Jose named to the World Agriculture Forum Council.
Inside CAFNR
Get to know Darius Miller
Darius is the Office Support Assistant IV for the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences.