CAFNR

Sep. 15, 2025
CAFNR Research Symposium 2025 looks to ‘Solve what’s next’
Mizzou's College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is hosting the 5th Annual CAFNR Research Symposium Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Memorial Union on campus, focused on "Solving What's Next: Innovation at the Intersection of Life, Food and Data."

Sep. 11, 2025
Mizzou economists: 2025 farm income boosted by high cattle prices and one-time payments
The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) finds signs of strain in crop markets despite a strong year for livestock producers.

Sep. 4, 2025
Ribbon cutting held Sept. 3 for Eldon Cole MU Livestock Facility at Mizzou’s Southwest REEC
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, Sept. 3, for a Mizzou facility to elevate livestock research and education capabilities in southwestern Missouri, named in honor of a long-time MU Extension livestock specialist.

Aug. 29, 2025
Alumna forecasts a bright future with the U.S. Air Force
Since graduating from the University of Missouri’s School of Natural Resources in May 2025, Kirsten Robinson has launched a career that combines her passions for atmospheric sciences and military service.

Aug. 26, 2025
Q&A with Chad Higgins
Chad Higgins is the Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement at the University of Missouri.

Aug. 20, 2025
MU Extension gardens cultivate connections
Community gardens program helps grow connections and tackle food insecurity.

Aug. 20, 2025
Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials
A new study, led by researchers at Mizzou, has uncovered how poplar trees can naturally adjust a key part of their wood chemistry based on changes in their environment. This discovery could help create better biofuels and other sustainable products.

Aug. 19, 2025
University of Missouri hosts Beef Camp for Brazilian industry leaders
Thiago Martins organized the recent Beef Camp, a two-week immersive workshop focused on developing high-performance professionals for the agricultural sector. The program was specifically designed to expose Brazilian beef industry leaders to the U.S. beef production system, academic excellence and research innovation.

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.

July 30, 2025
Researchers identify key survival strategy for soybeans during heat and drought
María Ángeles Peláez-Vico, Ron Mittler and Ranjita Sinha It’s a hot, dry summer afternoon, and the skies offer no relief for a field of soybeans. But within those green leaves, these plants are quietly fighting back. Researchers at the University of Missouri recently discovered that soybeans have a natural defense strategy — called differential transpiration — that helps protect the plant’s reproductive tissues (flowers and seed pods) during extreme weather conditions. Think of it as nature’s version of targeted air conditioning. Ron Mittler “Soybeans keep their stomata — tiny pores used for plant breathing and cooling by evaporation — open…