Extension

Hank Stelzer

May 6, 2025

Hank Stelzer receives Donald W. Fancher Provost Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension and Continuing Education

Hank Stelzer, associate professor of forestry, state extension specialist in forestry and education director of extension natural resources, has been given the Donald W. Fancher Provost Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension and Continuing Education.
Mandy Bish smiling.

May 6, 2025

Mandy Bish recognized with Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty

Mandy Bish, assistant professor and extension plant pathologist, has been chosen to receive the Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty. Bish also serves as the MU Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator and director of SCN Diagnostics. Her research is focused on identifying economical and sustainable solutions for disease management in crop production with specific focus on corn and soybeans. This award recognizes faculty with a current (at least 25 percent) extension assignment who have made exceptional accomplishments in their first four years of service to MU in the field of extension or continuing education.
Former Gov. Michael Parson speaks at the event celebrating the groundbreaking of the building in his name. Other speakers included (left to right): CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert; University of Missouri President Mun Choi; Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture Chris Chinn; UM System Curator Chair Todd Graves; Gov. Mike Kehoe; and Director of the Mizzou Division of Animal Sciences Bryon Wiegand.

April 17, 2025

University of Missouri breaks ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory, announces additional gift for project

Today, the University of Missouri broke ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory. 
Ben Brown portrait

April 16, 2025

Ben Brown honored with 2025 J.W. Burch State Specialist Agricultural Extension Award

Ben Brown, senior research associate and extension specialist, Division of Applied Social Sciences, has received the 2025 J.W. Burch State Specialist Agricultural Extension Award. Brown was honored at CAFNR's annual awards ceremony, Celebration of Excellence, on Thursday, April 17.
Ivair Valmorbida smiling.

March 19, 2025

Q&A with Ivair Valmorbida

Ivair Valmorbida is an assistant professor in entomology for forage and field crops.
Two fried eggs in a skillet.

Feb. 26, 2025

Weighing the value of eggs amid high prices

Amid high egg prices and shortages driven by avian influenza, MU Extension experts offer practical tips and creative alternatives to keep your diet balanced and budget-friendly.
Eli Isele smiling.

Feb. 26, 2025

Q&A with Eli Isele

Eli Isele is a horticulture field specialist.
Super Bowl food lay out.

Feb. 4, 2025

Food safety tips for Super Bowl parties

Keep your Super Bowl spread safe and scrumptious with MU Extension's essential food safety tips.
Gurbir Singh

Feb. 4, 2025

Plant Sciences and Technology faculty member recognized for early career contributions by Universities Council on Water Resources

Gurbir Singh, assistant professor and state Extension specialist in soil science, agroecology and landscape management, was recently named as the recipient of the 2025 Early Career Award for Extension, Outreach and Engagement by the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR). The UCOWR Early Career Award for Extension, Outreach, Engagement recognizes outstanding early contributions through extension, outreach and engagement activities related to water. Awardees have a significant record of accomplishment in these areas and show promise of continued professional growth and recognition. Singh will be recognized at an awards luncheon during the UCOWR annual conference in June.
Gatlin Bunton teaching during a field day.

Jan. 23, 2025

Q&A with Gatlin Bunton

Gatlin Bunton is the director of the Wurdack EEC and field specialist in agronomy.