Stories

Sep. 10, 2025
CAFNR Forward: Charting the Future with Generative AI
Generative AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a powerful tool actively reshaping global industries. For agricultural sciences, this technology presents a pivotal opportunity to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.

Sep. 10, 2025
Catch up with CAFNR – September 2025
A photo gallery of CAFNR happenings for September 2025.

Sep. 10, 2025
Get to know Sydney Winn
Sydney Winn is the CAFNR Extension Communication Strategist in CAFNR Marketing & Communications.

Sep. 10, 2025
CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Fall 2025
CAFNR welcomes 12 new faculty members.

Sep. 8, 2025
Michelle Brooks Named Driver to Distinction
CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert recognized Michelle Brooks with the CAFNR Driver to Distinction award during a surprise visit to her classroom Sept. 4, 2025. Heike Bücking, director of the Division of Plant Science and Technology; Debbie Finke, professor and associate director of the Division of Plant Science and Technology; Vicki Bryan, coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group; and David Braun, director of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group, joined Daubert for the surprise. Brooks was honored for her years of service to the Mizzou plant community’s research and teaching needs.

Sep. 4, 2025
Ribbon cutting held Sept. 3 for Eldon Cole MU Livestock Facility at Mizzou’s Southwest REEC
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, Sept. 3, for a Mizzou facility to elevate livestock research and education capabilities in southwestern Missouri, named in honor of a long-time MU Extension livestock specialist.

Aug. 29, 2025
Alumna forecasts a bright future with the U.S. Air Force
Since graduating from the University of Missouri’s School of Natural Resources in May 2025, Kirsten Robinson has launched a career that combines her passions for atmospheric sciences and military service.

Aug. 26, 2025
Q&A with Chad Higgins
Chad Higgins is the Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement at the University of Missouri.

Aug. 20, 2025
MU Extension gardens cultivate connections
Community gardens program helps grow connections and tackle food insecurity.

Aug. 20, 2025
Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials
A new study, led by researchers at Mizzou, has uncovered how poplar trees can naturally adjust a key part of their wood chemistry based on changes in their environment. This discovery could help create better biofuels and other sustainable products.