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Fisher Delta field day and tour

July 29, 2026

T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center hosts 2026 Field Day

Attendees to learn about innovative research on crop protection, soybean breeding and precision agriculture.
Elizabeth Picking

July 28, 2026

Q&A with Elizabeth Picking

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am a livestock specialist covering 8 counties in the southwest and southeast regions, headquartered in West Plains; grazing beef cattle operations are the most numerous in my area so they take up the majority of my time. I also enjoy working with horse owners and sheep and goat producers. I work mainly in the nutrition, reproduction and grazing areas but every day presents different challenges and opportunities. How long have you worked in this position? I started with MU Extension in 2018,…

July 28, 2026

Former Litton Leadership Scholars discuss program impact on 50th anniversary of Jerry Litton’s death 

Braden Havlik and Addy Nichols share their takeaways from the program as 2025-26 Litton Leadership Scholars.
Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Center sign

July 26, 2026

Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center hosts 2026 field day

Attendees to learn about the latest research and best practices in crop, livestock and pest management.
Two people holding corn

July 26, 2026

Mizzou researchers discover natural replacement for artificial food dyes

Research could help manufacturers replace synthetic colors while creating new opportunities for Midwest farmers.
Student members of the Mizzou chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) pose with awards after placing second overall at the 2026 national competition.

July 16, 2026

CAFNR students place in top 10 in national floral design competition 

Students from several degree programs competed in the 2026 National American Institute of Floral Designers Student Competition.
Rows of soybeans next to rows of corn.

July 12, 2026

Planting the future: Mizzou researchers put AI to work on the farm

A recent study focuses on corn and soybeans, two of the most common crops in the United States.
Roterts smiling.

July 7, 2026

Get to Know Mary Ann Rotert

Mary Ann is the Director of Program Operations for RaFF.
Colin Belger, Ezra Quick, Sawyer Massey and Madison Hancock smile together as CAFNR students who are Summer Welcome Leaders.

July 7, 2026

Meet CAFNR’s 2026 Summer Welcome Leaders 

Four CAFNR students are using their experiences to welcome the next generation of Mizzou Tigers.
Molly Peters

July 7, 2026

CAFNR research scholarship recipient discusses plant science research 

Molly Peters is a junior studying plant sciences with a dual emphasis in crop management and breeding, biology and biotechnology.