Plant Science and Technology
Nov. 8, 2023
George Frees, senior biochemistry and plant sciences major, receives National FFA American Star in Agriscience Award
George Frees, senior biochemistry and plant sciences major, received the National FFA American Star in Agriscience Award at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov.
Nov. 3, 2023
A night of honors: CAFNR celebrates distinguished alumni
2023 Column Awards recognize six exceptional CAFNR alumni.
Oct. 30, 2023
Miriam Nancy Salazar Vidal
Educational Background Ph.D., Plant Biotechnology, Emphasis in Maize Genetics and Genomics, LANGEBIO – CINVESTAV, Irapuato Unit (the National Laboratory of Genomics for Biodiversity– Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute), Mexico , 2018 • M.S., Plant Biotechnology, Emphasis in Maize Genetics and Genomics, LANGEBIO – CINVESTAV, Irapuato Unit (the National Laboratory of Genomics for Biodiversity– Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute), Mexico, 2012 • B.S., Biochemical Engineer, The Higher Technological Institute of Irapuato (Instituto Tecnologico Superior de Irapuato, ITESI), Guanajuato, Mexico, 2008…
Oct. 24, 2023
MU Collegiate Livestock Judging Team sees success at several fall contests
The MU Collegiate Livestock Judging team, including Allison Eitel, senior in agriculture; Brady Schnelten, senior in animal sciences; Grant Stafford, senior in agriculture; Shane Vehige, senior in animal sciences; Addie Thessen, senior in plant sciences; and Jenna Blessing, senior in agriculture, have had a very successful fall season.
Oct. 16, 2023
Seconde Francia Ravelombola
Educational background Ph.D., Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences, 2022…
Oct. 16, 2023
Q&A with transfer student Adeline Thessen
In honor of National Transfer Student week, Adeline Thessen, senior plant sciences major from Taos, Missouri, discusses her experience transferring from Moberly Area Community College to CAFNR.
Sep. 26, 2023
First autonomous tractor arrives at MU
Among the first of its kind in the U.S., a new electric, autonomous tractor delivered to the University of Missouri will serve as a proprietary model for research and learning
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…
Sep. 20, 2023
Two CAFNR Faculty Named as Curators’ Distinguished Professors
The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named two CAFNR faculty members as Curators’ Distinguished Professors. The classification is the highest and most prestigious academic rank awarded by the Board of Curators.
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…