Extension

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.
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Aug. 12, 2022

Q&A with Travis Harper

Travis is a field specialist in agronomy.
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July 29, 2022

Q&A with Holly Records

Holly is an extension educator in St. Louis County.
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July 5, 2022

Q&A with Anthony Ohmes

Anthony is a field specialist in agronomy serving the Southeast region.
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June 21, 2022

Q&A with Elizabeth Picking

Elizabeth is a field specialist in livestock based in Howell County.
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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…
Kristen Veum and Tim Reinbott

April 29, 2022

Kristen Veum and Tim Reinbott elected officers in the American Society of Agronomy

Reinbott and Veum have been elected to serve roles in the American Society of Agronomy.
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April 28, 2022

Jordan Thomas Receives Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty Award

Jordan Thomas, assistant Extension professor in the Division of Animal Sciences, has received the Provost's Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty.
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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.