Plant Science and Technology

Gurbir Singh

May 31, 2022

Gurbir Singh

Singh’s faculty appointment includes research and Extension responsibilities in applied soil science-agroecology and landscape position management. He serves as State Extension Specialist for landscape position management. His research is focused on spatial/temporal modeling of nutrient dynamics in the plant, soil, water, and gaseous phases ranging from plot scale to watershed scale. His program includes developing prescription models for landscape position-based research. His research also involves understanding the effects of management practices such as cover crops, tillage, and topography on crop yields, soil and water quality in row crop production systems. At the Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center, his…
Sherry Flint-Garcia

May 23, 2022

Sherry Flint-Garcia Named Alumnus of the Year by CAFNR Alumni Association

This award recognizes significant contributions or accomplishments by an individual whose efforts and support have added to the excellence of the University of Missouri.

May 23, 2022

Marc Linit Named Honorary Member of the CAFNR Alumni Association

An honorary member shall be a person who is not a former student, but who, because of an exemplary interest in the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, is designated by action of the board of directors to be so recognized and honored.
Tiger Garden, the University of Missouri’s full-service, student-ran floral shop, opened its doors in 2005 and has provided numerous hands-on learning experiences for students across the MU campus. Those opportunities are what brought Grace Anderson to Mizzou. Photo courtesy of Grace Anderson.

May 15, 2022

Making valuable connections

Grace Anderson has gained incredible hands-on learning experiences through Tiger Garden.

May 13, 2022

CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) Winners Announced

The CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) are offered through the CAFNR Office of Research.
Wes Bradshaw

May 9, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Wes Bradshaw

Bradshaw will graduate with a degree in agricultural systems technology.
White man with glasses with dark hair and beard, wearing a light button up shirt, standing in front of a wall of green plants

May 4, 2022

CAFNR Professor Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Blake Meyers is the 12th MU faculty member to be elected to the prestigious academy.

May 4, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Hunter Seubert

Seubert will graduate with a degree in plant sciences.
The University of Missouri men’s and women’s disc golf teams carried undefeated seasons into 2022 College Disc Golf National Championship competition, and both teams would end their seasons the same way – as national champions. Two CAFNR students played important roles in the wins – Alexis Kerman (pictured front row, far left) and Jared Brabant (pictured back row, far left). Kerman is a graduate student in natural resources, who also earned her undergraduate degree in parks, recreation and sport from MU. Brabant also received his bachelor’s degree from Mizzou, in natural resource science and management. He is currently a graduate student in plant, insect and microbial sciences. Photo courtesy of Jared Brabant.

May 3, 2022

‘A Perfect Weekend’

Two CAFNR graduate students helped Mizzou capture men's and women's disc golf national championships.
Teng Lim smiling.

April 28, 2022

Teng Lim Receives Fancher Outstanding Achievement in Extended & Continuing Education 2022

Teng Lim, Extension professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, has received the 2022 Donald W. Fancher Provost Award for Outstanding Achievement in in Extension and Continuing Education.