Division of Applied Social Sciences

April 11, 2024

RaFF projects a dip in farm income for springtime

Another decline in net farm income is projected for the Show-Me State, according to the Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook released by the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF). The report offers a state-level glimpse at projected farm financial indicators, including farm receipts, production expenses and other components that affect net farm income. Projections from the report suggest that declining market receipts and lower crop prices play a role in the estimated $0.8 billion decrease in net farm income for 2024. “Although decreased production expenses offer some relief, reduced livestock inventories and lower crop prices…
Personal Financial Planning student Sydney Kile helps Columbia resident Brenda Jones with her tax filing as part of the VITA tax prep service.

April 1, 2024

Personal Financial Planning students serve community members and practice their craft with VITA Tax Prep

Every spring, CAFNR’s Personal Financial Planning majors work with community members to prepare their taxes for free, using their financial skills and getting to know their clients.
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March 5, 2024

2024 CAFNR Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program Winners Announced

The third batch of proposals funded by CAFNR’s Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program has been announced. The Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program supports nascent, collaborative, multi transdisciplinary research with the goal of developing a competitive proposal for federal funding. The following proposals were selected (listed by the PI, Co-PI/s and title of the project): Mandy Bish (Plant Science and Technology); Characterization of Soil Microbial Communities Across Ecoregions as a Step TowardsImproving Soil Health Indicators Gary Stacey (Plant Science and Technology), collaborator from Yeshiva University; Development of Novel Calcium Sensors Chung-Ho Lin (School of Natural Resources), Isa Kupke (School of Natural…
A large group of students with Truman the Tiger.

March 1, 2024

CAFNR Students Named Mizzou ’39

In the spirit of service that was the cornerstone of the 1839 founding of the University of Missouri, the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board presents the Mizzou '39 Award to 39 outstanding seniors each year.
Rishabh Mahendra

March 1, 2024

Division of Applied Social Sciences graduate student named Mizzou 18

Rishabh Mahendra, agricultural and applied economics graduate student, was named to Mizzou 18, mentored by Harvey James.
A woman hands a man an award.

Feb. 26, 2024

John Tummons received the 2023 Leadership Development Award from the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association

On Jan. 20, the Missouri Cattlemen's Association recognized John Tummons as the 2023 Leadership Development Award recipient at the 56th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention.

Feb. 21, 2024

DASS professor recognized by Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors

Dairy Hall of Honors recognized Scott Brown, associate extension professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences, with the Meritorious Service Award on Jan. 26. This award recognizes and honors those individuals, usually in dairy related fields, who have rendered outstanding support and service to the Missouri dairy industry but who would not qualify for any other Foundation award. The meritorious service award was established in 1989.
Harvey James

Feb. 2, 2024

Leading DASS: Harvey S. James, Jr., named to head Division of Applied Social Sciences

Harvey S. James, Jr., has been named director of the Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS), effective March 1, 2024. He has served as interim director of the division since November 2022.
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Dec. 18, 2023

CAFNR Students Selected as Missouri Farm Bureau Ambassadors

Madison Meyer, sophomore plant sciences major, and Caleb Simpson, freshman agribusiness management major, were named the 2024 Missouri Farm Bureau Ambassadors at the 109th Missouri Farm Bureau annual meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks during the first weekend in December.

Dec. 18, 2023

CAFNR Student Award Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad

Carlee Long, senior in agribusiness management, and Kenny Henk, sophomore in plant sciences, have received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.