Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri? Why did you choose to pursue a degree in biochemistry? As a young girl who grew up around the agriculture industry, I was exposed to the University of Missouri many times before I was able to call myself a Tiger! Crazily enough, Mizzou was the only college I applied…
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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…
‘Perfect Timing’
Hannah Twenter recounts her journey from student to instructor and advisor in Animal Sciences
Hannah Twenter originally applied to Mizzou as a freshman business major wanting to pursue real estate. However, her dad didn’t want her to leave her home state of Illinois for a business degree as she could earn that nearly anywhere. She was determined to pursue her education out-of-state, so her dad suggested animal sciences instead. Twenter says that was the…
Cover crops could reduce PPL acres in wet springs
New study shows planting cover crops could reduce the number of prevent plant acres
A newly released study shows that planting cover crops and reduced tillage could substantially lower the number of prevent plant (PPL) acres and subsequent federal crop insurance payments. Cover crops lower the number of PPL acres in wet springs, reducing the loss odds by 24%, according to the six-state study released in March, says Rob Myers, director of the University…
Q&A with Justin Keay
Justin Keay is a field specialist in horticulture based in Pike County
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? As a field specialist in horticulture, I work with specialty crop producers and home gardeners to help folks grow more produce while protecting our state’s natural resources. In my work with specialty crop producers, I help folks with fertility, pest, and irrigation management, as well as marketing…
Building Their Careers
Two parks, recreation and sport alumni — Andrew Dean and Alex Stone — are connecting with St. Louis Cardinals fans as leaders in the team's ticket office
The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) offers its students a variety of opportunities to connect with industry professionals, through career fairs, symposiums and tours. For Alex Stone, one of those opportunities connected him with a fellow parks, recreation and sport alumnus – as well as the St. Louis Cardinals. During his senior year, Stone…
The Legacy of Jake Fisher
The T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center remembers its namesake
The community across the Delta region of the southeast corner of Missouri was struck with a deep loss with the passing of Jake Fisher in March. Fisher was the long-time superintendent and namesake of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center (REEC) in Portageville, but to the community there and…
Get to Know Kelly Wilson
Wilson is the associate director for the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture
What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I am the Associate Director for MU’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture and an assistant professor with the School of Natural Resources. I work closely with farmers, farm advisors, and farm groups to research and promote adoption of farming practices that are restorative to the environment…
Missouri Farm Income Projected to Decline in 2023
State-level report identifies key changes in projected net farm income
Missouri’s net farm income is predicted to fall in 2023 following a record-setting 2022, according to the spring 2023 Missouri Farm Income Outlook report. The report, released by the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri, provides comprehensive insights that can equip industry stakeholders and policymakers with information to understand the state-level impacts of economic factors,…
Putting the AI in AI
Animal Sciences research team awarded $1 million NIFA grant to improve artificial insemination with artificial intelligence
Peter Sutovsky, professor of animal sciences, and one of his postdoctoral researchers, Lauren Hamilton, were recently awarded a $1.3 million grant by USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support their work in creating artificial intelligence they hope will not only help farmers and the agriculture industry, but couples battling infertility, too. “We want to translate this into any…