Achievement

Nov. 25, 2025

CAFNR announces Matching Equipment Grants Program winners

The CAFNR Office of Research has given out its most recent Equipment Matching Grants, which provide matching support for the purchase of major equipment that will advance the infrastructure available for research and will help improve research metrics identified in the CAFNR Strategic Plan. The equipment must be shared by several faculty members. In total, this funding period saw matching grants of $114,000 from CAFNR, with a total acquisition cost of $551,000 for all equipment.
Leah Gastonguay presents at Mizzou's three-minute thesis competition.

Nov. 24, 2025

CAFNR doctoral student takes top honors in Mizzou Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Leah Gastonguay, PhD student in plant, insect and microbial sciences, won first place in Mizzou's 3MT (Three-Minute Thesis) Competition Nov. 19. Her presentation was titled, "Feeding Hungry Pollinators."
Clapping for Dr. Credeur.

Nov. 18, 2025

Daniel Credeur honored with Golden Apple Award

Daniel Credeur, associate teaching professor in the Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (FNES), was surprised with CAFNR's Golden Apple Award Tuesday, Nov. 18, in a ceremony led by Bryan Garton, senior associate dean and director of academic programs; DJ Ryu, division director of FNES and Credeur's nominator; and many colleagues.
Nilesh presents at the contest.

Nov. 17, 2025

Pioneering technology to measure vital sign in blood honored at international competition

A breakthrough technology developed at Mizzou to quickly monitor a key indicator of health won the Medical Category at the "Create the Future" International Design Contest Nov. 7 in New York City.
Shibu Jose

Oct. 29, 2025

Jose named to World Agriculture Forum Global Council

Shibu Jose named to the World Agriculture Forum Council.
Braden Havlik, National Office Candidate for Missouri FFA

Oct. 23, 2025

Havlik selected as National FFA Officer Candidate

CAFNR student Braden Havlik will represent Missouri FFA at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct. 29 to Nov. 1.
Alison Rutledge with her Biochemistry Freshmen Interest Group class

Oct. 22, 2025

Advisor Alison Rutledge honored with Golden Apple Award

Alison Rutledge, senior academic advisor in the Division of Biochemistry, was surprised with the CAFNR Golden Apple Award Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Adam Yokom listens and holds the Golden Aple

Oct. 15, 2025

Adam Yokom, assistant professor of Biochemistry, receives Golden Apple Award

Adam Yokom, assistant professor of Biochemistry, received the CAFNR Golden Apple Award Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in a surprise ceremony led by Bryan Garton, senior associate dean and director of academic programs; Michael Chapman, director of the Division of Biochemistry; and many colleagues.
CAFNR Research Council members talk to a poster exhibitor.

Oct. 14, 2025

CAFNR Research Council announces 2025 symposium poster session winners

The fifth annual CAFNR Research Symposium was held Wednesday, Oct. 1, and included two poster sessions. Undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdocs contributed posters; winners were selected by peers as well as the CAFNR Research Council.
Jackie Limberg

Aug. 13, 2025

Limberg awarded Millsap Distinguished Professorship

Jacqueline Limberg, associate professor, Division of Food, Nutrition & Exercise Sciences, is one of three faculty from across Mizzou awarded the Millsap Distinguished Professorship.