CAFNR

A man standing in front of shelves of supplies.

Oct. 21, 2026

Pigs bridge the gap

$6.6 million in NIH awards will advance genetic engineering and expand the use of pig models for biomedical research.
Linda Geist in a black dress outside the Atrium, where the Hall of Fame awards were celebrated.

Oct. 21, 2026

Linda Geist inducted into Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame

Geist was honored for her service to the industry and her community.

Oct. 21, 2026

CAFNR siblings form their own take on tradition with help of scholarship funds 

Andi and TJ Belt are 2026 recipients of the Brazeale Family Scholarship Endowment.
The back of a denim jacket with Barnwarmin' 1968 embroidered on it.

Oct. 18, 2026

A love story, a lasting legacy and a return to Barnwarmin’ 

College sweethearts Alan and Susan Wessler reminisce during Barnwarmin's first time back on campus in 22 years.
Parson talks at clear podium; Dean stands behind listening.

Oct. 13, 2026

CAFNR celebrates state-of-the-art facilities to benefit Missouri agriculture

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri hosted a day of celebratory ribbon cuttings on Friday, Oct. 9, for four facilities for research, teaching and outreach.

Oct. 12, 2026

Shibu Jose recognized with Excellence in Leadership Award

The award from agInnovation recognizes Jose's exceptional vision, dedication and guidance within CAFNR and the land-grant system.

Oct. 12, 2026

Mizzou cattle herd recognized by Holstein Association

The Holstein Association recognizes herds nationwide for their phenotypic and genetically elite cattle.

Oct. 7, 2026

At Mizzou, a scientist is rewriting the rules for how researchers study plant stress

Rather than isolating individual factors one at a time, Ron Mittler studies how organisms respond to multiple stressors simultaneously, paving the way for better crops and potentially better medical treatments.
Another Missouri Chestnut Roast is in the books, and guests were treated to a variety of activities and presentations related to horticulture and agroforestry during the event, which took place Saturday, Oct. 5.

Oct. 1, 2026

Celebrating Missouri’s perennial harvest at the Missouri Chestnut Roast Festival 

Annual festival hosted by the Center for Agroforestry to take place Oct. 10 in New Franklin.

Sep. 30, 2026

Sixth Annual CAFNR Research Symposium set for Oct. 7

Discovery and innovation will be on display as students, faculty and staff showcase their research through lightning talks and presentations.