CAFNR
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.
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.
Aug. 30, 2026
Q&A with Matthew Huchteman
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? As a Field Specialist in Horticulture in the southwest region, I serve both home gardeners and commercial producers by offering education on a wide range of topics. A few of my favorites include small fruit production, integrated pest management, beekeeping and vegetable gardening. My main priority is to support producers in improving productivity, profitability and sustainability in their operations; this often involves providing recommendations on soil test results, identifying and addressing pests and environmental issues, offering practical programming on timely topics and providing one-on-one consultation…
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.
Aug. 24, 2026
A Message from Shibu Jose
As the Hatch Act of 1887 — the landmark federal legislation that continues to support our research enterprise — approaches its 140th anniversary in 2027, we have a meaningful opportunity to reflect on decades of life-changing impact and to look ahead to the exciting momentum building across the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MoAES). The Hatch Act strengthened the land-grant university system by providing dedicated federal funding to establish Agricultural Experiment Stations in every state. These stations conducted scientific research on crops, livestock, soils, plant diseases and farm management, creating a nationwide system for generating and sharing practical agricultural…
Aug. 24, 2026
Turning tradition into career trajectory: An agribusiness management student’s behind-the-scenes experiences as Missouri State Fair intern
Carsyn Petree spent her summer as an entries intern for the 2026 Missouri State Fair.
Aug. 20, 2026
Building Better Herd Fertility
From genomic testing to reproductive management strategies, CAFNR researchers are helping beef cattle producers improve herd fertility and productivity.
Aug. 19, 2026
Connecting the Dots of Discovery
For more than four decades, Tim Reinbott has connected research with real-world impact in Missouri agriculture, helping shape MoAES research.
Aug. 18, 2026
Brazilian ‘BeefLeaders’ visit Missouri to learn about U.S. beef industry
The immersive BeefLeader Experience seeks to broaden perspectives and foster innovation in the beef industry.