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CAFNR Column Award 2025 winners

Nov. 7, 2025

2025 Column Awards recognize outstanding CAFNR alumni

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources honored six recipients with the 2025 CAFNR Column Award for Distinguished Alumni at an event Thursday, Nov. 6. This is the only award specifically for alumni presented by the college – the highest honor bestowed by the College in celebration of outstanding alumni. The awardee class includes one graduate from each of CAFNR’s six divisions, reflecting the six historic columns at the University of Missouri. 
Madeliene on stage.

Nov. 5, 2025

Pollard Wins National FFA Proficiency Award in Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship

Pollard is a freshman in agricultural education.
Cattle grazing.

Nov. 4, 2025

Mizzou researcher receives fellowship to advance pasture management technology for farmers

Bernardo Candido was one of four selected for a 2025 Taylor Geospatial Institute Planet Fellowship.
A graphic representation of red blood cells flowing through the body.

Nov. 4, 2025

Mizzou researchers pioneer ultrasound technology to measure blood viscosity

This breakthrough monitors viscosity non-invasively and in real time.
Billy McCaslin at the Grand Canyon.

Oct. 29, 2025

Q&A with Billy McCaslin

Billy is the forest management educator for MU Extension.
Shibu Jose

Oct. 29, 2025

Jose named to World Agriculture Forum Global Council

Shibu Jose named to the World Agriculture Forum Council.
Cows stare at the camera.

Oct. 28, 2025

Missouri net farm income projected to increase in 2025

The Fall 2025 Missouri Farm Income Outlook forecasts an increase in net farm income, largely due to a boost in livestock receipts and government payments, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri.
Mizzou Meteorology Club at conference.

Oct. 27, 2025

SNR clubs provide unique opportunities to students

Current students say it's important to know how the clubs offered by CAFNR foster an environment of growth, community and innovation, allowing its students to get the most enriching education possible. For students wanting to branch out and receive as many professional opportunities as possible, SNR clubs are just the place for them to be.
Teagan Schnurbusch

Oct. 23, 2025

A new space for education

Q&A with Teagan Schnurbusch about the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education & Training Laboratory
David in front of the columns.

Oct. 23, 2025

From NEP to med school

CAFNR shaped David Sniatkewicz’s path to medicine