Stories

Flood waters from the Mississippi River sweep across a roadway.

June 17, 2026

Study: Small global temperature shifts could drive bigger weather extremes in Mississippi River Basin

University of Missouri researchers show how modest increases can amplify heat, rainfall variability and dry spells across one of the nation’s most important agricultural regions.
Headshot of Gurbir Singh

June 15, 2026

Q&A with Gurbir Singh

Gurbir Singh is the state extension specialist in soil science and assistant professor of plant science and technology.
Jenna Fusinatto is an academic advisor for students in the parks, recreation and sport degree program.

June 12, 2026

CAFNR academic advisor honored with Advisor of the Year Award 

Jenna Fusinatto is an academic advisor for the Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism (PRST) degree program.
Asher Skelton (middle) smiles and gives a thumbs up with two other PRST students holding bleacher chairs in Mizzou's football stadium.

June 11, 2026

PRST student builds communication skills in CAFNR summer internship 

Asher Skelton is a sophomore majoring in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism.
Mikaela Adams with a chestnut horse.

June 10, 2026

Get to know Mikaela Adams

Mikaela is an instructor in Animal Sciences and manager of the Equine Teaching Facility.
A group looks at a piece of agricultural technology.

June 9, 2026

CAFNR International Programs, MU Extension host international visitors to learn about precision agriculture in the U.S.

A group of 20 agricultural faculty members and entrepreneurs from Ukraine spent two weeks in Missouri last month as part of an educational visit with the aim of advancing the country's capabilities in precision agriculture, agro-scouting and digital agronomy.

June 8, 2026

SNR faculty member named to ASLO Board of Directors

Rebecca North, associate professor in the School of Natural Resources, has been named to the Association for the Science of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Board of Directors. North will begin her term July 1.
A tiered rock formation along a stream in fall.

June 2, 2026

Mizzou helps Smithsonian map more than 200 years of nature’s progress

The University of Missouri is among 55 institutions partnering with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute on the Lewis and Clark Trail Resurvey, a nationwide effort in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. Together, researchers are documenting mammal communities along the historic route and comparing them with records from the original expedition.
Alex Manglialardi smiling.

May 28, 2026

Q&A with Alex Mangialardi

Alex is the MU Extension weed scientist.
India Williams smiling wearing graduation stole and cords.

May 28, 2026

Environmental sciences graduate prepares to represent U.S. at International Soil Judging Contest in China 

India Williams is taking her soil judging skills to the international stage in June.