Stories

Jesse Hall, as photographed from above.

Sep. 27, 2026

CAFNR Alumni Association awards more than $50,000 in grants for 2026-2027 academic year

The grants directly impact more than 1,200 University of Missouri students.
Tess Bauer (left) smiles next to woman in her 2025 St. Charles County Fair Queen sash and crown.

Sep. 27, 2026

CAFNR student named 2026 Missouri State Fair Queen 

Tess Bauer is the first person from St. Charles County to hold the title.
Jaume Padilla looks into a microscope in his lab in the NextGen facility

Sep. 24, 2026

Researchers seek deeper understanding of insulin delivery mechanisms

NIH grant supports Mizzou research into how insulin helps transport sugar throughout the body.

Sep. 24, 2026

Mizzou researchers help Smithsonian capture a modern picture of America’s wildlife

From a living laboratory in mid-Missouri, students and faculty are contributing thousands of wildlife observations to a landmark national study.

Sep. 22, 2026

Mizzou research shows goats can help restore Missouri woodlands

Gina Beebe, a University of Missouri doctoral student, is promoting a holistic view of land management that bridges the gap between conservation and agricultural production.
John Miles holds a virtual fencing collar and talks to a cattle producer.

Sep. 22, 2026

Recent animal sciences grad helps pioneer roll out of virtual fencing technology across region 

John Miles graduated from Mizzou in 2026 and works as a Midwest sales representative for Monil.

Sep. 21, 2026

Plant sciences graduates discuss post-college job search process 

Cailey Blackmer and Grace Siegel discuss finding their passions in college and starting their careers after graduation.
Brad Workman

Sep. 20, 2026

Charting his own course: Two-time CAFNR alum discusses how unconventional career path led him to working for Amazon 

Atmospheric sciences graduate Brad Workman, BS '11, MS '13, serves as Amazon's chief meteorologist.
Jenna Fusinatto is an academic advisor for students in the parks, recreation and sport degree program.

Sep. 20, 2026

CAFNR academic advisor receives 2026 MACADA Outstanding Advising Award 

Jenna Fusinatto received the award from the Missouri Academic Advising Association (MACADA).
Valentina Houser (left); Cortney Matthews (right)

Sep. 16, 2026

Udder Collaboration

SW Missouri creamery and produce market collaborate to create new model for rural entrepreneurship.