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Female student arranging flowers on a shelf.

Feb. 11, 2026

Students Work ‘9 to 5’ to Prepare for Valentine’s Day at Tiger Garden

The University of Missouri's student-run floral shop, Tiger Garden, is in full swing for Valentine's Day, bringing this year's Dolly Parton-inspired "I Will Always Love You" theme to life.
Ryn Kreitz looking at soil samples in a greenhouse.

Feb. 10, 2026

CAFNR student, McNair Scholar cultivates a future in plant sciences

Ryn Kreitz is conducting research that aims to impact prairie restoration plantings.
A cow in the background as a producer uses a rotational grazing app on his phone.

Feb. 3, 2026

No fences needed: GPS collars show ‘virtual fencing’ is next frontier of livestock grazing

Cattle wearing virtual fencing collars at Mizzou’s Beef Research and Teaching Farm. For generations, farmers have spent backbreaking hours tearing down and rebuilding fences just to move livestock to fresh grazing fields. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking project at the University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture, that chore is becoming a thing of the past. With a $900,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, five Missouri producers are beta testing a high-tech virtual fencing solution that uses GPS-enabled collars and a simple mobile app to guide animals with sound and mild shock cues. No posts, no wires,…
Drew Kientzy smiling.

Jan. 22, 2026

Q&A with Drew Kientzy

Drew is an MU Extension senior agribusiness research analyst.
Pond at Thompson Research Farm.

Jan. 15, 2026

Kate Nelson named co-director of Missouri Water Center

Nelson is an associate professor in the School of Natural Resources.
Group examines plants on devices in greenhouse.

Jan. 12, 2026

CAFNR greenhouse goes high-tech

A major technological upgrade to the University of Missouri’s East Campus Plant Growth Facility is transforming how researchers study plant responses to environmental stress — particularly drought.
NAI fellows portraits.

Jan. 7, 2026

CAFNR’s Henry Nguyen named 2025 NAI Fellow

Henry Nguyen is one of two Mizzou professors receiving the prestigious honor from the National Academy of Inventors this year.
NMDP: Find cures. Save lives.

Dec. 19, 2025

Saving lives starts on campus

On Mizzou’s campus, one student organization is working to give patients battling blood cancers and other life-threatening diseases a second chance at life. The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Chapter at Mizzou, which is led by president Gavin Schanz, focuses on raising awareness for stem cell and marrow donation by showing students how easy it is to make a real and life-saving impact.
Lucas in front of Jesse Hall, leaning on a column.

Dec. 19, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Lucas Van Keirsbilck

Van Keirsbilck is graduating in December 2025 with a degree in personal financial planning.
Portrait of Isaiah McKay in his graduation gown.

Dec. 18, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Isaiah McKay

McKay graduates December 2025 with a degree in natural resource science and management.