Stories

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.
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. 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.
Soybeans growing at Bradford Research Center.

June 30, 2026

Mizzou uncovers breakthrough clue to help soybeans fight a billion-dollar pest

Mizzou researchers study plant resistance to the worms that cause $1 billion in annual losses to U.S. soybean industry.
Agriculture Building

May 12, 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.
Beth and Bell Foltz smile at each other with their heads in their hands in their caps and gowns on Lowry Mall.

May 10, 2026

Celebrating Our Seniors: Spring 2026

CAFNR graduates in the spotlight.
Dr. Sonawane holds and looks at a plant in a lab.

May 7, 2026

Plants power the next generation of medicine in Mizzou lab

Prashant Sonawane, assistant professor of biochemistry, says plants are “magicians.”
Katherine Spitzmiller stands next to her research poster on American elderberry compounds and their effect on fighting influenza.

April 26, 2026

Biochemistry student presents research on health-promoting compounds in American elderberries at Show Me Research Week

Katherine Spitzmiller is exploring how a plant native to Missouri can help fight illness.
Carissa Bersche, Allison Collier and Randi Noel.

April 23, 2026

CAFNR students, alumna named NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recipients

Two CAFNR students and one alumna have been named recipients of the 2026-2027 NSF GRFP.