CAFNR

Aug. 3, 2026

Mizzou’s sunflower display has become a favorite tradition

Visit the University of Missouri's South Farm to see the annual display of blooming sunflowers — this year features three waves of blooms to enjoy.

Aug. 3, 2026

PRST professor inducted into American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration 

Sonja Wilhelm Stanis is a parks, recreation, sport and tourism (PRST) professor. She also serves as associate director and director of undergraduate studies for the School of Natural Resources.

Aug. 3, 2026

Myers receives Hugh Hammond Bennett Award

The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) uses the Hugh Hammond Bennett Award to recognize exemplary work in soil, water and natural resources conservation.

Aug. 2, 2026

CAFNR Senior Associate Dean and Director of Academic Programs receives NAAE Lifetime Achievement Award 

Bryan Garton was honored with the award from the National Association of Agricultural Educators.

July 29, 2026

T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center hosts 2026 Field Day

Attendees to learn about innovative research on crop protection, soybean breeding and precision agriculture.

July 28, 2026

Q&A with Elizabeth Picking

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am a livestock specialist covering 8 counties in the southwest and southeast regions, headquartered in West Plains; grazing beef cattle operations are the most numerous in my area so they take up the majority of my time. I also enjoy working with horse owners and sheep and goat producers. I work mainly in the nutrition, reproduction and grazing areas but every day presents different challenges and opportunities. How long have you worked in this position? I started with MU Extension in 2018,…

July 28, 2026

Former Litton Leadership Scholars discuss program impact on 50th anniversary of Jerry Litton’s death 

Braden Havlik and Addy Nichols share their takeaways from the program as 2025-26 Litton Leadership Scholars.

July 26, 2026

Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center hosts 2026 field day

Attendees to learn about the latest research and best practices in crop, livestock and pest management.

July 26, 2026

Mizzou researchers discover natural replacement for artificial food dyes

Research could help manufacturers replace synthetic colors while creating new opportunities for Midwest farmers.

July 16, 2026

CAFNR students place in top 10 in national floral design competition 

Students from several degree programs competed in the 2026 National American Institute of Floral Designers Student Competition.