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Feb. 27, 2026

University of Missouri leads national research to support U.S. cover crop seed industry

With a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Mizzou researchers are leading one of the country’s most ambitious efforts to strengthen the cover crop seed system.

Feb. 27, 2026

Italy study abroad program cooks up unique opportunity for CAFNR student

As a senior studying hospitality management at the University of Missouri, making the choice to study abroad opened the door to possibilities Ben Laizerovich didn’t even know existed.

Feb. 26, 2026

Q&A with a CAFNR alum: When life doesn’t go as planned

Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri? “I was originally committed to the University of Arkansas. I was so in love with Arkansas. Then my scholarship money didn’t end up working out, so I was like, ‘I’ll just go to Mizzou.’ But it truly is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s hard coming from St. Louis because the pipeline from St. Louis to Mizzou is so big, but I genuinely went in with the intention to branch out. I’m very happy with my choice.” Why did you choose to pursue your degree? “My career goal going into college was to own my…