Stories

Aug. 24, 2026

A Message from Shibu Jose

As the Hatch Act of 1887 — the landmark federal legislation that continues to support our research enterprise — approaches its 140th anniversary in 2027, we have a meaningful opportunity to reflect on decades of life-changing impact and to look ahead to the exciting momentum building across the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MoAES). The Hatch Act strengthened the land-grant university system by providing dedicated federal funding to establish Agricultural Experiment Stations in every state. These stations conducted scientific research on crops, livestock, soils, plant diseases and farm management, creating a nationwide system for generating and sharing practical agricultural…

Aug. 24, 2026

Turning tradition into career trajectory: An agribusiness management student’s behind-the-scenes experiences as Missouri State Fair intern

Carsyn Petree spent her summer as an entries intern for the 2026 Missouri State Fair.

Aug. 20, 2026

Building Better Herd Fertility

From genomic testing to reproductive management strategies, CAFNR researchers are helping beef cattle producers improve herd fertility and productivity.

Aug. 19, 2026

Connecting the Dots of Discovery

For more than four decades, Tim Reinbott has connected research with real-world impact in Missouri agriculture, helping shape MoAES research.

Aug. 19, 2026

Fermentation Center

A major need of the wine industry is workforce development. To serve this need, Mizzou’s Grape and Wine Institute is building a commercial fermentation sciences center within an existing building on the Mizzou campus. The center replicates the machines, fermentation tanks, pumps, barrels and bottling all found within a typical commercial wine production facility. This allows Mizzou’s Grape and Wine Institute faculty to train and educate new winemakers, winery owners, vineyard managers and stakeholders in a setting they will encounter in any commercial wine production facility to better serve them in the future. The overall goal is…

Aug. 18, 2026

Brazilian ‘BeefLeaders’ visit Missouri to learn about U.S. beef industry

The immersive BeefLeader Experience seeks to broaden perspectives and foster innovation in the beef industry.

Aug. 16, 2026

The Next Generation of White Oaks

CAFNR researchers continue to study how forest management and regeneration efforts could shape the future of one of the state's most valuable tree species.