CAFNR

Award winners pose in front of a backdrop with the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources logo on it.

May 7, 2026

Nine outstanding alumni, friends recognized by CAFNR Alumni Association

The CAFNR Alumni Association is thrilled to present its annual awards, which honor and celebrate exceptional contributions and service to the association and the college. These awards highlight the dedication and commitment of individuals who have gone above and beyond to support and uplift the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources community.
Brennan Greenwell at the Farm for Soy Innovation.

May 7, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Agribusiness management major reflects on CAFNR experience

Brennan Greenwell discusses the experiences that shaped his time at Mizzou.
Two researchers stand in front of lab equipment.

May 6, 2026

Less water, same taste: New approach helps growers produce sweet corn more efficiently

University of Missouri researchers find farmers can cut back on water without losing crop quality.
Beth and Bell Foltz smile at each other with their heads in their hands in their caps and gowns on Lowry Mall.

May 6, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Twin sisters trailblaze careers in animal sciences

Beth and Bell Foltz reflect on their CAFNR experiences as they share a dream of becoming veterinarians.
Will Lingle smiling outdoors with a road and mountains behind him.

May 4, 2026

Senior Spotlight: NEP student turns love for fitness into pursuing dream of becoming a dentist

Will Lingle's passion for fitness has helped shape his journey to attending dental school.
Debbie Finke smiles in front of a brown background.

May 1, 2026

Finke named Mizzou’s 2026 Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year

Deborah Finke, professor of entomology, associate division director and director of undergraduate programs in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, has been awarded Mizzou's 2026 Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award.

May 1, 2026

Lupo appointed to EPA Science Advisory Board

Anthony Lupo, professor of atmospheric science, has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Science Advisory Board. Selected by Administrator Lee Zeldin, Lupo joins a group of 36 experts providing scientific counsel to help guide federal environmental policy.
Three men, including Rick Relyea in the middle, stand in front of a banner with logos for the Davis College at Texas Tech University.

May 1, 2026

Relyea receives Texas Tech Distinguished Alumni Award

Rick Relyea, director of the Johnny Morris Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems, has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Tech University’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Kiho Lee is bathed in blue light as he sits in front of instrumentation in his laboratory.

April 29, 2026

Unlocking a sustainable way to edit chicken genes

Chicken eggs are already used to harvest helpful proteins called antibodies to protect humans from viruses such as influenza. Now, a breakthrough at the University of Missouri could one day lead to chickens that produce other useful medical proteins in their eggs.
A large goldfish in a small bowl.

April 29, 2026

From pet to pest: Invasive goldfish are reshaping freshwater ecosystems, researchers warn

Goldfish are a familiar fixture in homes, classrooms and backyard ponds around the world. But when they are released into lakes and ponds, they can quickly turn healthy freshwater ecosystems into environments that struggle to support native life, new research shows.