Stories

Oct. 7, 2026

At Mizzou, a scientist is rewriting the rules for how researchers study plant stress

Rather than isolating individual factors one at a time, Ron Mittler studies how organisms respond to multiple stressors simultaneously, paving the way for better crops and potentially better medical treatments.

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.

Sep. 28, 2026

CAFNR students plan, execute Homecoming events in top student leadership roles 

Blake Ford and Owen Reynolds are serving as 2026 Homecoming Tri-Directors.

Sep. 21, 2026

Plant sciences graduates discuss post-college job search process 

Cailey Blackmer and Grace Siegel discuss finding their passions in college and starting their careers after graduation.

Sep. 15, 2026

Q&A with Shelby Jenkins

Shelby is an MU Extension Field Specialist in livestock.

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.

Sep. 9, 2026

CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Fall 2026

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

Sep. 8, 2026

CAFNR students win 2026 NCWSS Weed Contest 

The team of four CAFNR undergraduate students representing Mizzou won the summer contest.

Sep. 1, 2026

Torq’N Tigers place fifth overall in 2026 ASABE Quarter Scale Tractor Competition

The University of Missouri's Torq’N Tigers design and build quarter-scale pulling tractors.