CAFNR

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.
Brad Workman

Sep. 20, 2026

Charting his own course: Two-time CAFNR alum discusses how unconventional career path led him to working for Amazon 

Atmospheric sciences graduate Brad Workman, BS '11, MS '13, serves as Amazon's chief meteorologist.
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.
Ella Goldinger, Katie Bernicky, Austin Wilson and Jacob Heitman smile and hold award plaques at 2026 NCWSS Competition.

Sep. 8, 2026

CAFNR students win 2026 NCWSS Weed Contest 

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

Aug. 31, 2026

Krishnaswamy receives outstanding service award

Associate Professor Kiruba Krishnaswamy received the IFT International Division's Outstanding Service Award at IFT FIRST in Chicago.
Mary Davison kneels by tomato plants.

Aug. 31, 2026

Growing leaders, one tomato at a time

At Mizzou’s annual Tomato Festival, students gain hands-on experience growing more than 200 tomato varieties before sharing what they learn with Missourians.