Plant Science and Technology
June 14, 2024
Landscape Design
June 7, 2024
Torq’N Tigers Team takes 5th place at ASABE Quarter-Scale Tractor Competition
The University of Missouri Torq'N Tigers team competed in the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition this month. The team placed 5th overall and placed 1st in the Overall Performance Event and Durability Competition.
June 3, 2024
Carson Roberts
Roberts is an Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist for Forage Agronomy at the University of Missouri. Roberts holds a Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science from Mississippi State University. Roberts leads an applied research program on forage-livestock systems to support one of the largest beef herds in the U.S. He has a particular interest in in regenerative systems that improve drought resiliency. Educational background Ph.D. Plant and Soil Science, Mississippi State University M.S. Plant Science, Utah State University B.S. Agronomy, Crop and Soil Science, Brigham Young University – Idaho…
May 13, 2024
CAFNR students win Award for Academic Distinction
This honor was established in 2014 by a group of students to celebrate fellow Tigers who have gone above and beyond expectations. It is one of the highest honors MU offers based on academic distinction alone.
May 1, 2024
CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Madison Holmes
Holmes is senior graduating in May with a degree in plant science and technology.
May 1, 2024
CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Ethan Gutz
Gutz is a senior graduating in May with degrees in agricultural systems management and agribusiness management.
May 1, 2024
MU Interdisciplinary Plant Group to host 40th annual symposium: ’Plant Hormones at the Intersection of Stress and Development’
The Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG) at the University of Missouri will host its 40th annual symposium on the topic of “Plant Hormones at the Intersection of Stress and Development” May 21-24. “Hosting 40 annual symposia is a major achievement for the IPG, and we will celebrate and mark the significance,” said David Braun, professor of Plant Science and Technology, Biological Sciences, and Director of the IPG. “In addition to organizing another fantastic scientific meeting with outstanding local, national and international plant biologists, we will reflect on some of the history and milestones of the IPG over the years. “This year…
April 30, 2024
Mittler named AAAS Fellow for recognition of contributions to field of plant stress
The Curators’ Distinguished Professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology was one of five Fellows from Mizzou this spring
April 29, 2024
CAFNR students and mentors earn Show Me Research Week awards
Over 500 MU students and postdoctoral fellows presented their research and creative activity during Show Me Research Week, April 8-12. The week celebrates Mizzou students as creators, innovators, problem solvers and thinkers.
April 29, 2024
MU Agronomy Club sees success at Students of Agronomy, Soil & Environmental Sciences Spring Meeting
MU Agronomy Club attended the SASES (Students of Agronomy, Soil & Environmental Sciences) Spring Meeting hosted by The Ohio State University April 12-15. The crops judging team placed second overall.