Stories

Students gather to celebrate their professor's award.

Dec. 3, 2025

Catherine Peterson receives CAFNR Golden Apple Award

Catherine Peterson, associate professor in CAFNR's Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, received the Golden Apple Award Wednesday, Dec. 3, in recognition of her sustained excellence in teaching and mentorship.
Ian McGregor smiling.

Dec. 1, 2025

Q&A with Ian McGregor

Ian is an MU Extension livestock field specialist.
Image of dressing being poured on kale.

Nov. 25, 2025

Mizzou researchers find simple way to make kale healthier

Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered a simple (and delicious) way to help your body absorb more of kale's coveted nutrients: oil-based dressings or sauces. So, you can have your kale and enjoy it, too.

Nov. 25, 2025

CAFNR announces Matching Equipment Grants Program winners

The CAFNR Office of Research has given out its most recent Equipment Matching Grants, which provide matching support for the purchase of major equipment that will advance the infrastructure available for research and will help improve research metrics identified in the CAFNR Strategic Plan. The equipment must be shared by several faculty members. In total, this funding period saw matching grants of $114,000 from CAFNR, with a total acquisition cost of $551,000 for all equipment.
Top 10 in 10 Years gather for recognition.

Nov. 25, 2025

CAFNR honors top 10 faculty members in research funding

The CAFNR Office of Research recognized the "Top 10 in 10 Years" Friday, Nov. 21, at the annual CAFNR Novemberfest celebration. These are the Top 10 faculty members in research funding over the past decade (2016-25) in CAFNR.
Seth Meyer portrait

Nov. 25, 2025

Meyer takes helm of Mizzou’s Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute

Seth Meyer, United States Department of Agriculture's chief economist, will join the University of Missouri on Jan. 1, 2026, to lead the internationally recognized Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI). Pat Westhoff, who has held the position since 2011, is retiring effective March 1, 2026.
Leah Gastonguay presents at Mizzou's three-minute thesis competition.

Nov. 24, 2025

CAFNR doctoral student takes top honors in Mizzou Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Leah Gastonguay, PhD student in plant, insect and microbial sciences, won first place in Mizzou's 3MT (Three-Minute Thesis) Competition Nov. 19. Her presentation was titled, "Feeding Hungry Pollinators."
Shanon smiling.

Nov. 21, 2025

Shanon Dickerson named International Engagement Award recipient

The awards recognize the outstanding work to internationalize Mizzou.
Clapping for Dr. Credeur.

Nov. 18, 2025

Daniel Credeur honored with Golden Apple Award

Daniel Credeur, associate teaching professor in the Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (FNES), was surprised with CAFNR's Golden Apple Award Tuesday, Nov. 18, in a ceremony led by Bryan Garton, senior associate dean and director of academic programs; DJ Ryu, division director of FNES and Credeur's nominator; and many colleagues.
Nilesh presents at the contest.

Nov. 17, 2025

Pioneering technology to measure vital sign in blood honored at international competition

A breakthrough technology developed at Mizzou to quickly monitor a key indicator of health won the Medical Category at the "Create the Future" International Design Contest Nov. 7 in New York City.