CAFNR

Three Mizzou students and members of Mizzou's Soil Judging Team hold second place award.

March 31, 2026

Mizzou wins second place in National Championship for Collegiate Soil Judging

India Williams, a senior in Mizzou's School of Natural Resources, also placed second as an individual.
Mizzou Plant Science and Technology students compete in the 2026 National Collegiate Landscape Competition.

March 31, 2026

Plant sciences student shares experience at National Collegiate Landscape Competition 

Out of 54 schools, Mizzou solidified their ranking in the top 10 in only their third time competing.  
Wes Warren sits in his office in front of a computer with charts displayed.

March 30, 2026

Mizzou team discovers what makes all-female fish species a scientific ‘miracle’

Amazon molly fish reproduce asexually yet somehow avoid the genetic mutations that could lead to extinction. Researchers are discovering why.
Attendees of 2025 IPG Symposium listen to a presentation in an auditorium.

March 30, 2026

Mizzou’s Interdisciplinary Plant Group to host 42nd annual symposium

The event will be held on campus April 24-26.
Mahel Boyer sits in front of chess board.

March 26, 2026

CAFNR student wins collegiate chess national championship with Mizzou Chess Team

Mahel Boyer helps bring home a national title for the Mizzou Chess Team.
Abigail Dowell with research poster at State Capitol.

March 25, 2026

Animal sciences student brings research that could revolutionize pork industry to State Capitol

Abigail Dowell's research focuses on finding a more efficient way to feed pigs.
Eva Ruterschmidt

March 19, 2026

From patient to future physician: Senior biochemistry major turns childhood experience into medical calling

Eva Ruterschmidt's medical history has sparked her passion to pursue a career in medicine.
Construction on new SCN lab.

March 19, 2026

Construction underway on new SCN Diagnostics Lab on MU campus

MU's new Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab is under construction, showcasing a partnership between MU Extension and the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
Ron Mittler stands with his arms crossed in front of a wall of green plants.

March 19, 2026

Mizzou scientists learn how plants protect themselves from multiple stressors

Discovery could lead to gene-edited or newly bred crops that can withstand multiple stressors simultaneously.
Eric Aldrich: 2026 Kemper Fellow for Teaching Excellence.

March 19, 2026

Eric Aldrich awarded 2026 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

Annual awards recognize five outstanding educators at the University of Missouri.