Featured Stories

Cows stare at the camera.

Oct. 28, 2025

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.
Alison Rutledge with her Biochemistry Freshmen Interest Group class

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.
Showing off the Biosecurity Outreach trailer.

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.

Story Highlights

CAFNR

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.
CAFNR

Q&A with Emily Althoff
Emily Althoff is an assistant extension professor and the state extension specialist of urban entomology.
Alumni

From NEP to med school
CAFNR shaped David Sniatkewicz’s path to medicine
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Spotlights & Accolades

Accolades

Jose named to World Agriculture Forum Global Council
Shibu Jose named to the World Agriculture Forum Council.
Extension

Q&A with Billy McCaslin
Billy is the forest management educator for MU Extension.
Inside CAFNR

Get to know Darius Miller
Darius is the Office Support Assistant IV for the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences.
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