Faculty
June 3, 2024
Carson Roberts
Roberts is an Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist for Forage Agronomy at the University of Missouri. Roberts holds a Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science from Mississippi State University. Roberts leads an applied research program on forage-livestock systems to support one of the largest beef herds in the U.S. He has a particular interest in in regenerative systems that improve drought resiliency. Educational background Ph.D. Plant and Soil Science, Mississippi State University M.S. Plant Science, Utah State University B.S. Agronomy, Crop and Soil Science, Brigham Young University – Idaho…
Feb. 20, 2024
Teagan Schnurbusch
Jan. 23, 2024
Thiago Martins
Our laboratory conducts studies on the topics of hormonal control of the estrous cycle and early embryonic losses in beef cattle. Specifically, we investigate progesterone-based strategies to improve efficiency of estrous synchronization programs for beef cows, embryo-maternal communication, and new fertility-promoting molecules. The research studies involve use of steroid assays, ultrasound, molecular techniques, and omics approaches. Our laboratory is also committed to promoting the use of reproductive biotechnologies in cow-calf operations. Educational background Ph.D., Reproductive Physiology, University of São Paulo M.S., Animal Production, São Paulo State University D.V.M., São Paulo State University…
Jan. 10, 2024
Jen Anderson
Dec. 11, 2023
Ivair Valmorbida
Research areas include: IPM Insect Resistance Management Insect Ecology Applied Entomology Educational background Ph.D., Entomology, Iowa State University M.S., Agronomy – Entomology, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil B.S., Agronomy, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil…
Dec. 7, 2023
Bettina Mittendorfer
Oct. 16, 2023
Jamie Courter
Educational background Ph.D., Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Nebraska – Lincoln M.S., Animal Breeding and Genetics, South Dakota State University B.S., Animal Science, Minor in Genetics, North Carolina State University…
Sep. 25, 2023
Marc Libault
Educational background Ph.D., Molecular and Cellular Plant Physiology, Paris 11 University (Sud-Orsay, France), IJPB, INRA of Versailles, 2004 M.S., Molecular and Cellular Plant Physiology, Paris 6 Pierre et Marie Curie University (Paris, France), 2000 B.A., Cellular Biology and Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Genetic section, Paris 7 Denis Diderot University (Paris, France), 1999…
Aug. 31, 2023
Jasmine Neupane
Jasmine Neupane is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Systems Technology in the Division of Plant Science and Technology. Her faculty appointment includes research and teaching responsibilities in Plant Science and Technology. Before starting her position at University of Missouri-Columbia, Neupane was serving as an Assistant Research Professor of Precision Agriculture at Montana State University. Neupane’s research is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, focusing on seamless integration of advanced agricultural technologies into cropping systems. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to addressing the complex challenges facing modern agriculture, such as increasing food production to feed a growing…
Aug. 30, 2023
Zachary Leasor
Zack is an assistant professor in climate science within the School of Natural Resources. He also works as State Climatologist and director of the Missouri Climate Center. He serves on panels dealing with adverse weather conditions such as drought and flooding. He also works with the National Weather Service offices and regional climate services to provide climate data and prepare special summaries of significant weather and climate events. Originally from Louisville, Ky., Zack spent the last several years living in Columbus, Ohio, before moving to Missouri during the summer of 2023. Zack received a bachelor’s degree in meteorology, with a minor…