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July 11, 2025
T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center to host third annual Ag Research Expo
University of Missouri’s T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center (FD-REEC) invites the public to its third annual Ag Research Expo Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Portageville, Mo.
July 9, 2025
2025 CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) winners announced
The CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) are offered through the CAFNR Office of Research. The C-DRIG grant supports up to $2,000 or partially support dissertation research projects proposed by doctoral students in the College.
July 9, 2025
2025 CAFNR Joy of Discovery seed grant program winners announced
The fourth batch of proposals funded by CAFNR’s Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program has been announced.
July 9, 2025
Mizzou Torq’N Tigers find success at the International 1/4 Scale Tractor Design Competition
Torq’N Tigers had two teams competing in the ASABE International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition this summer.
July 9, 2025
Recent CAFNR graduate selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Mackenna Rodgers (B.S. Biochemistry ’25) was selected to participate in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
July 9, 2025
Biochemistry student wins American Association for Cancer Research Undergraduate Scholar Award
Blake Arciga, senior biochemistry major, was awarded the American Association for Cancer Research Undergraduate Scholar Award for his work in Satyanarayana Rachagani’s veterinary medicine and surgery lab.
July 9, 2025
CAFNR student wins Remington R. Williams Award
Mathew Kimaku, Mizzou undergraduate majoring in health science and nutrition & exercise physiology, was chosen as one of seven recipients across the university system of the Remington R. Williams Award.
July 2, 2025
Cecilia Constantino Rocha receives ASAS Young Scholar Award
Rocha is an assistant research professor in livestock systems in the Division of Animal Sciences.
July 2, 2025
Andrew Clarke honored with award from American Meat Science Association
Andrew Clarke, associate professor of food science, received the 2025 Signal Service Fellow Award from the American Meat Science Association for outstanding contributions to the meat industry. The AMSA Signal Service Fellow Award was established in 1956 and is given to members in recognition of devoted service and lasting contributions to the meat industry and to the association. Clarke’s research focuses on meat processing technology with emphasis on restructured or low-fat meat products, supercritical fluid extraction and meat extrusion.
June 27, 2025
American Tractor Club invites owners to show off their machines
Share the story of your historic tractor by joining a new club launched by the American Tractor Museum in partnership with University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Farm Bureau.