CAFNR

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…
Carsyn Petree

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.
Cows in a field.

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.
Tim Reinbott smiling with a butterfly on his hand.

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.
A group of people pose with the Brazil flag.

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.
Fallen leaves on moss in a forest.

Aug. 16, 2026

The Next Generation of White Oaks

CAFNR researchers continue to study how forest management and regeneration efforts could shape the future of one of the state's most valuable tree species.
A pig surrounded by piglets.

Aug. 11, 2026

Mizzou researcher gives pork producers an edge against extreme heat

Jay Johnson received a $1.15 million USDA grant to expand his HotHog app, which helps producers mitigate heat stress on pigs.

Aug. 11, 2026

From classroom to World Cup: PRST students share experience working world’s biggest sporting event 

Bryce Burroughs and Ben Farmer spent their summer volunteering and working for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A close up shot of grass in a field/pasture.

Aug. 10, 2026

A Whole-System Approach for Managing Tall Fescue Endophytes

Decades of CAFNR research and extension education are helping Missouri producers manage fescue toxicosis while maintaining productive pastures.