CAFNR/MOAES Research Magazine: A Community Asset
Infrastructure improvements, new faculty allow Fisher Delta REEC to build on its strong community relationships
Written by Logan Jackson · September 15, 2022
This story appears in our MU CAFNR/Agricultural Experiment Station Research Magazine. The T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center (FD-REEC) facilities include 1,119 acres of land at five locations representing the major soil types of the Bootheel region. Research studies are designed to improve production of crops that are of major importance to the southeast portion of the state;…
Q&A with Anthony Ohmes
Anthony is a field specialist in agronomy serving the Southeast region.
Written by Straw, Margaret · July 5, 2022
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am a field specialist in agronomy for the Southeast region. I am headquartered in Cape Girardeau County. How long have you worked in this position? I have served as an extension agronomist since 2001. What is your favorite part about the work you do? My favorite…
Q&A with Ivan Cuvaca
Ivan is an agronomy specialist serving four counties in Southeast Missouri.
Written by Straw, Margaret · May 24, 2022
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am an agronomy specialist in Southeast Missouri. I work with farmers and other stakeholders (e.g., ag industry retailers and government agencies) to address issues facing crop production in the region. How long have you worked in this position? I have worked in this position for a little over…
Written by Reagan Brown · August 23, 2021
At the beginning of each semester, we welcome the new faculty members who have joined us. The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri is proud to introduce 12 new faculty members this fall who are ready to immerse themselves in our core areas of teaching, research and Extension. Each of them brings a wealth…
Interacting with Researchers
Fisher Delta Research Center Field Day featured presentations related to soybean, cotton and weeds
Written by Logan Jackson · Photography by Logan Jackson · September 6, 2019
The tour wagons were packed throughout the morning, as guests enjoyed a variety of presentations related to soybean, cotton and weeds during the annual Fisher Delta Research Center Field Day. The event, which took place Friday, Aug. 30, featured more than 10 stops and allowed attendees to interact with numerous researchers. The Field Day included an honorary breakfast with several…
‘An Invaluable Experience’
Matthew Caldwell credits CAFNR with preparing him for the workforce
Written by Logan Jackson · October 31, 2018
As a seventh grader, Matthew Caldwell was hoping to land in an elective history class. There was just one problem – all of the spots were full. Caldwell was left with one alternative, joining an agriculture class. Caldwell didn’t know the impact of that first agriculture class at the time, but he wasn’t thrilled with his lone option. “I got…
Written by Logan Jackson · Photography by Logan Jackson · September 14, 2018
Drought was the main topic of interest during the annual Forage Systems Research Center field day, which took place on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The event featured eight speakers, the majority of whom were focused on showcasing ways farmers and producers could deal with the drought-like conditions across a good portion of Missouri. Not only did farmers and producers from Missouri…
