Stories
May 15, 2026
Mizzou plant scientists named to list of leading researchers in U.S., world
Four scientists at the University of Missouri are ranked in the top 100 in the United States as part of Research.com's fifth annual ranking of the leading scientists in plant science and agronomy.
May 13, 2026
CAFNR announces 2026 awardees of dissertation grants
The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Office of Research offers the CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) of up to $2,000 to support or partially support dissertation research projects proposed by doctoral students in the College.
May 8, 2026
Plants power the next generation of medicine in Mizzou lab
Prashant Sonawane, assistant professor of biochemistry, says plants are “magicians.”
May 6, 2026
Less water, same taste: New approach helps growers produce sweet corn more efficiently
University of Missouri researchers find farmers can cut back on water without losing crop quality.
April 29, 2026
Unlocking a sustainable way to edit chicken genes
Chicken eggs are already used to harvest helpful proteins called antibodies to protect humans from viruses such as influenza. Now, a breakthrough at the University of Missouri could one day lead to chickens that produce other useful medical proteins in their eggs.
April 29, 2026
From pet to pest: Invasive goldfish are reshaping freshwater ecosystems, researchers warn
Goldfish are a familiar fixture in homes, classrooms and backyard ponds around the world. But when they are released into lakes and ponds, they can quickly turn healthy freshwater ecosystems into environments that struggle to support native life, new research shows.
April 14, 2026
Missouri net farm income projected to decline in 2026
The Spring 2026 Farm Income Outlook for Missouri forecasts a decrease in net farm income, driven mainly by a decline in livestock receipts, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri.
April 10, 2026
Mizzou expands virtual fencing for cattle in Missouri and Nebraska
A $3.7 million grant is helping CAFNR's Center for Regenerative Agriculture put GPS-enabled collars on the cattle of 200 livestock producers, saving time and labor.
March 30, 2026
Mizzou team discovers what makes all-female fish species a scientific ‘miracle’
Amazon molly fish reproduce asexually yet somehow avoid the genetic mutations that could lead to extinction. Researchers are discovering why.
March 30, 2026
Mizzou’s Interdisciplinary Plant Group to host 42nd annual symposium
The event will be held on campus April 24-26.