The University of Missouri Torq’N Tigers had two teams compete in the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition this month, with one being named Performance Event Winner. The X-Team took those event honors, and second place overall out of eight teams; the A-Team finished in fifth place out of 18 teams. The…
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CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Joey Naumann
Naumann is a senior graduating in May with a degree in agricultural systems technology
Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri? I chose the University of Missouri because of the good education I would be receiving as well as the many networking opportunities within the industry that I could have. From the day I stepped foot on campus as a prospective student everyone was extremely welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Really…
Torq’N Tigers Finish Second During ASABE Quarter Scale Tractor Competition
The University of Missouri Torq’N Tigers team recently earned second place honors during the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. To go along with the second-place finish, the team also took top honors in the Overall Performance Event. This was the 25th anniversary of the event, which took place June 2-6 in…
Henry Nguyen and Jianfeng Zhou publish a book titled High-Throughput Crop Phenotyping
Henry Nguyen, professor of plant sciences, and Jianfeng Zhou, assistant professor in agricultural systems technology, co-edited a book titled High-Throughput Crop Phenotyping. This book provides an overview of the innovations in crop phenotyping using emerging technologies, i.e., high-throughput crop phenotyping technology, including its concept, importance, breakthrough and applications in different crops and environments. Different applications of different organ levels (root,…
Torq’N Tigers Take First in Five Categories During ASABE Quarter Scale Tractor Competition
The University of Missouri Torq’N Tigers Quarter-Scale Tractor Team took first place in five categories during the recent American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ASABE) Quarter Scale Tractor Competition. The competition took place in late May and included in-person and virtual components. The competition has students design and build a tractor, which is then put through multiple performance tests,…
Senior Spotlight: Tanner and Sean Allen
Tanner and Sean Allen will graduate with degrees in agricultural systems technology and agribusiness management
As legacy students growing up in Columbia, Mo., the University of Missouri held a special place for twin brothers Sean and Tanner Allen. After four years at Mizzou, the brothers will walk away with degrees in agricultural systems technology (AST) and agribusiness management, as well as multiple memories from their time as Tigers. “We grew up in Columbia, so Mizzou…
Senior Spotlight: Dillon Linneman
Linneman will graduate with degrees in agricultural systems technology and agribusiness management
The University of Missouri held a special place for Dillon Linneman growing up, as he and his family spent plenty of time in Columbia watching the Tiger football and basketball teams. He also made the trek to Columbia multiple times a years through FFA. When Linneman’s senior year of high school rolled around, Mizzou was the easy choice. Not only…
Keeping Missourians Up to Speed
CAFNR and MU Extension encourage a passion for lifelong learning
Lifelong learning. It’s an essential part of Agriculture and Environment Extension’s goal of doubling the value of Missouri agriculture by 2030 while sustaining the state’s natural resources. It’s a bold goal where lifelong learning meets real people. When Ron Brown was approached to check out the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program, he thought the opportunity to expand his already extensive…
Q&A With Amy Marek
Marek is a student support specialist in the Division of Food Systems & Bioengineering
What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I’m responsible for the recruitment and advising for Ag Systems Technology and Food Science. I just added the responsibility of schedule of classes for Ag Systems Technology, and fingers crossed I added in Fall 2021 classes correctly. How long have you worked in CAFNR? I’ve…
Q&A With Sean Allen
Allen is a senior in agricultural systems technology
Why did you decide to come to the University of Missouri and major in agricultural systems technology? What do you enjoy about the program itself? The field of study? It was almost destiny for me to attend the University of Missouri. I’m a legacy student, and my mother works in Jesse Hall as a programmer analyst. However, I was not…