Stories

Winners of the 2026 CAFNR Column Awards pose with Dean Daubert.

Nov. 11, 2026

2026 CAFNR Column Awards honor six outstanding 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. 
A sign for the CAFNR Research Symposium with people in the background.

Oct. 26, 2026

CAFNR Research Council announces 2026 symposium poster session winners

Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdocs, presented research posters during the 2026 CAFNR Research Symposium on Oct. 10.

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.
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.
Columns

Sep. 9, 2026

CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Fall 2026

Newest faculty members will help accelerate CAFNR's land-grant mission.

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.

Aug. 25, 2026

New degree names, structures bring greater clarity to CAFNR student career paths

Agricultural Leadership, Communications and Education and Food Science and Human Nutrition are the new names of two CAFNR degree programs.
Two people holding corn

July 26, 2026

Mizzou researchers discover natural replacement for artificial food dyes

Research could help manufacturers replace synthetic colors while creating new opportunities for Midwest farmers.
Colin Belger, Ezra Quick, Sawyer Massey and Madison Hancock smile together as CAFNR students who are Summer Welcome Leaders.

July 7, 2026

Meet CAFNR’s 2026 Summer Welcome Leaders 

Four CAFNR students are using their experiences to welcome the next generation of Mizzou Tigers.