Plant Science and Technology

July 18, 2024

Planted for Growth

Across the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES), faculty are cultivating not just plants and livestock, but a brighter future for generations to come. That means not only continuing the research that helps nourish people across the globe but also tending to and growing the facilities that help make that research possible.

The sun rises in the distance with a corn field on the left and a soybean field on the right

July 5, 2024

Plant Science and Technology researcher part of $10 million USDA grant to accelerate adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices

The five-year project, funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and led by Ohio State University, will work with farmers ‘From the Ground Up’

June 26, 2024

Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships

Twelve Mizzou students were selected to receive Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarships. AFA’s mission is to “build bridges for young leaders, fostering engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.”

June 21, 2024

Parth Upadhyay

June 14, 2024

Landscape Design

A group of students pose for a photo.

June 7, 2024

Torq’N Tigers Team takes 5th place at ASABE Quarter-Scale Tractor Competition

The University of Missouri Torq'N Tigers team competed in the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition this month. The team placed 5th overall and placed 1st in the Overall Performance Event and Durability Competition.

Carson Roberts

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…

A group of students pose for a photo.

May 13, 2024

CAFNR students win Award for Academic Distinction

This honor was established in 2014 by a group of students to celebrate fellow Tigers who have gone above and beyond expectations. It is one of the highest honors MU offers based on academic distinction alone.

A portrait of a student.

May 1, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Madison Holmes

Holmes is senior graduating in May with a degree in plant science and technology.

A student rides a quarter scale tractor.

May 1, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Ethan Gutz

Gutz is a senior graduating in May with degrees in agricultural systems management and agribusiness management.