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Another Missouri Chestnut Roast is in the books, and guests were treated to a variety of activities and presentations related to horticulture and agroforestry during the event, which took place Saturday, Oct. 5.

Oct. 1, 2026

Celebrating Missouri’s perennial harvest at the Missouri Chestnut Roast Festival 

Annual festival hosted by the Center for Agroforestry to take place Oct. 10 in New Franklin.

Sep. 30, 2026

Sixth Annual CAFNR Research Symposium set for Oct. 7

Discovery and innovation will be on display as students, faculty and staff showcase their research through lightning talks and presentations.
Jaume Padilla looks into a microscope in his lab in the NextGen facility

Sep. 24, 2026

Researchers seek deeper understanding of insulin delivery mechanisms

NIH grant supports Mizzou research into how insulin helps transport sugar throughout the body.

Sep. 24, 2026

Mizzou researchers help Smithsonian capture a modern picture of America’s wildlife

From a living laboratory in mid-Missouri, students and faculty are contributing thousands of wildlife observations to a landmark national study.

Sep. 22, 2026

Mizzou research shows goats can help restore Missouri woodlands

Gina Beebe, a University of Missouri doctoral student, is promoting a holistic view of land management that bridges the gap between conservation and agricultural production.
Cutting a tree

Sep. 14, 2026

CAFNR Showcase at South Farm set for Sept. 26

Annual festival highlights CAFNR degree programs and research through fun and educational activities.

Sep. 9, 2026

Mizzou researcher describes two previously unknown insect species

Sites’ work adds to decades of research at the university documenting Earth’s biodiversity through taxonomy and field exploration.
Numerous students attended the Southwest Research Center Career Exploration Day in September. The event allows high school students to get a glimpse of the possible careers in agriculture and natural resources. Photo courtesy of David Cope.

Sep. 7, 2026

Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center hosts 2026 Career Exploration and Public Field Day

Attendees to hear from specialists about research on beef, forage and horticultural crop production.

Sep. 7, 2026

Mizzou researchers unlock a new way to harness copper against disease

Researchers identified the first compound to block a fundamental copper transport system, opening the door for new treatments.

Aug. 31, 2026

2026 Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program recipients announced

The 2026 Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program recipients were announced recently by CAFNR Associate Dean for Research Shibu Jose.