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Two triennial events, the 11th Symposium of the International Society of Root Research (ISRR11) and the ninth International Symposium on Root Development (Rooting2021), offered the root research community a closer look at projects from around the globe. In 2021, more than 700 participants from 52 countries had the opportunity to virtually attend both events as a joint venture. The event, which was held May 24-28, was organized to provide as much live interaction among participants as possible.

June 3, 2021

Root Biology Never Sleeps
Don Hollingsworth recently received an honor from CAFNR, in the form of a Dean’s Certificate for his outstanding Extension career, as well as recognizing him as an alum.

May 27, 2021

A Passion for Peonies
Pei Liu

May 21, 2021

Pei Liu Earns Dr. Richard Wallace Faculty Incentive Grant

May 21, 2021

CAFNR Faculty, Staff and Students Earn MU Graduate and Postdoctoral Awards
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May 19, 2021

Dae-Young Kim and Beomjoo Kim Earn Best Paper Award
Cheryl Recker

May 18, 2021

Cheryl Recker Earns Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award — Technical/Paraprofessional
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May 17, 2021

Q&A With Kyle Watkinson
Each year, high school students from across the state travel to the University of Missouri to take part in the State FFA Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Development Events (CDEs). The MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) offers its expertise for these events, as faculty, staff and students lend a hand in setting up and running the competitive events. CAFNR went the extra mile this year to host an in-person event, and worked to offer the same strong CDEs while also following health and safety protocols.

May 17, 2021

An important learning tool
Bryon Wiegand was recently named the director of the Division of Animal Sciences. Wiegand first joined Mizzou as an associate professor in 2007 and has served as a professor in the division since 2015, with assignments in teaching, research and Extension. He was named the associate division director in 2019. Photo courtesy of Bryon Wiegand.

May 14, 2021

A Humbling Opportunity
Claire Shipp, a senior who will graduate in May with a degree in agribusiness management, recently found out that she was one of just 62 college students named a 2021 Truman Scholar. Photo courtesy of Claire Shipp.

May 13, 2021

Taking a Leap of Faith