Plant Science and Technology

Student in soil lab on computer.

Nov. 22, 2023

Office of the Provost’s Grant for Classroom Improvement enhances soils lab experience

Soils labs in the School of Natural Resources have been upgraded to prepare students to work in the lab and in the field.
Hong An smiling.

Nov. 21, 2023

Hong An

Educational background Ph.D., Plant Genetics and Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University…
Portrait of Nazir

Nov. 15, 2023

Nazir Ahmad

Educational background Ph.D. Crop Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 2022…
Lidia Myers smiling.

Nov. 11, 2023

Q&A with first-generation student Lidia Myers

In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Lidia Myers, senior plant science major from Fredericktown, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Frees stands holding two plaques.

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.
a group of six crystal awards sitting on a black tablecloth

Nov. 3, 2023

A night of honors: CAFNR celebrates distinguished alumni

2023 Column Awards recognize six exceptional CAFNR alumni.
Photo of Nancy Salazar

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…
Livestock Judging Team

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.
Seconda Francia Ravelombola

Oct. 16, 2023

Seconde Francia Ravelombola

Educational background Ph.D., Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences, 2022…
Student judging livestock.

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.