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Jose named to World Agriculture Forum Global Council
Shibu Jose, associate dean of research and director of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, has been named a member of the Global Council of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF).
Based in The Netherlands, WAF envisions a transformative future where global agriculture is defined by boundless innovation, dynamic growth, unparalleled productivity and unwavering sustainability. Among its goals is to act as a dynamic convergence platform for regional and global bodies to boost trade and cooperation, and equip farmers with skills and advanced technology to boost productivity and access to global markets while driving high-tech, value-added agricultural solutions to address global challenges. Jose’s involvement will include setting the agenda for meaningful change, engaging with key stakeholders and advocating for policies that will transform farming practices and food systems for a food- and nutrition-secure world. Read more >>
CAFNR faculty members have received the following recent grants (listed by Principal Investigator):
Ronald Revord, Economic Vitality of Small Farms Through Agroforestry and Specialty Crops, Agricultural Research Service, 7/1/25-6/30/26, $810,419
Chung Ho Lin, A comprehensive reassessment of stand development and implications for timber management guidelines, Forest Service, 10/1/25-9/30/30, $193,000
Benjamin Knapp, Developing seeding protocols to limit invasive plants and promote pollinator habitat in high impact areas of active forest management, Forest Service, 5/31/25-10/31/29, $72,980
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