Extension

person in a white beekeeping suit handles bees outdoors

Nov. 2, 2022

Heroes to Hives and other MU Extension programs help veterans

Workshops help veterans make the transition from military to civilian life.
Two men sit behind a booth.

Oct. 18, 2022

Q&A with Jerry Richards

Jerry is a feral hog outreach educator based in Potosi, MO.
Tian Peng posing.

Oct. 13, 2022

Peng Tian

Tian has an extension appointment in plant disease diagnosis. His responsibilities include management of Plant Diagnostic Clinic at University of Missouri and participation in Missouri Integrated Pest Management program and National Plant Diagnostic Network. His extension program provides identification services of plant disease, weed and insect as well as disease management recommendations to growers, agricultural professionals, agribusinesses, and the various commodity groups in the state. His research program focuses on identification of new plant diseases and development of innovative assays to characterize and differentiate viral and fungal pathogens in specialty crops to address current plant health problems and ensure the…
Aerial photo of peanut harvest, including machinery and neat rows of the crop.

Oct. 6, 2022

More Missouri Farmers Growing Peanuts

Harvest underway in Bootheel region.
Thompson, part of the Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (REEC) is continuing to build on its prestigious research resume. With the help of a USDA Rural Business Development Grant, the Research Farm has developed its own feedlot, allowing specialists the opportunity to feed and keep cattle in the state and build Missouri’s economic impact.

Sep. 15, 2022

CAFNR/MOAES Research Magazine: Building Missouri’s Economic Impact

Thompson's feedlot allows specialists the opportunity to feed and keep cattle in the state.
Travis riding bike under finish line.

Aug. 12, 2022

Q&A with Travis Harper

Travis is a field specialist in agronomy.
A father, daughter, and son pose in front of a city.

July 5, 2022

Q&A with Anthony Ohmes

Anthony is a field specialist in agronomy serving the Southeast region.
a woman stands in front of an audience and presents with a projected presentation.

June 21, 2022

Q&A with Elizabeth Picking

Elizabeth is a field specialist in livestock based in Howell County.
A man poses with a large machine in a field on a sunny day.

June 8, 2022

Q&A with Teng Lim

Teng inspects the manure scraper system at the MU swine farm. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?  I am an Extension professor and agricultural engineer. I work with agricultural air quality, waste management, and biosecurity. How long have you worked in this position?  I have been in this position for 12+ years. Extension faculty Joe Zulovich, Ray Massey, Cory Bromfield and Teng Lim visit ancient stone carvings in Henan, China. What is your favorite part about the work you do?   My favorite part about the work I do is helping farmers and agency folks…
Margaret Straw

May 12, 2022

Get to Know Margaret Straw

What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? As the CAFNR Extension Communications Strategist, I work to tell the story of the huge impact our Extension specialists have across the state. Some of my job responsibilities include news releases, internal newsletters and social media for the Agriculture and Environment Extension program. How long have you worked in CAFNR? I joined the CAFNR team in January, so just 4 months! What do you enjoy about working for CAFNR/Mizzou? I love getting to work in a university setting. Everybody around me is curious about the…