CAFNR

field day participant drives a robotic tool in the field

July 5, 2026

MU Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center to host third Digital Agriculture Symposium

The public is invited to take part in the symposium July 27-28.
A presenter demonstrates a handheld remote controller to a group of people.

June 30, 2026

Mizzou Field Days set for sites across state to showcase new technology, initiatives and research findings for producers and landowners

Many locations also host high school students to learn more about careers in agriculture, food and natural resource fields. 
Soybeans growing at Bradford Research Center.

June 30, 2026

Mizzou uncovers breakthrough clue to help soybeans fight a billion-dollar pest

Mizzou researchers study plant resistance to the worms that cause $1 billion in annual losses to U.S. soybean industry.
Reid Monsees smiling.

June 30, 2026

Summer internship helps NRSM student reel in experience for career in conservation

Reid Monsees is a rising senior studying natural resource science and management, with an emphasis in fisheries and wildlife sciences.
rob meyers stands among mature corn.

June 22, 2026

Myers inducted into CTIC Hall of Fame

Rob Myers was inducted into the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Hall of Fame during the 19th annual Conservation in Action Tour in Raleigh, North Carolina. 
Flood waters from the Mississippi River sweep across a roadway.

June 16, 2026

Study: Small global temperature shifts could drive bigger weather extremes in Mississippi River Basin

University of Missouri researchers show how modest increases can amplify heat, rainfall variability and dry spells across one of the nation’s most important agricultural regions.
Headshot of Gurbir Singh

June 14, 2026

Q&A with Gurbir Singh

Gurbir Singh is the state extension specialist in soil science and assistant professor of plant science and technology.
Jenna Fusinatto is an academic advisor for students in the parks, recreation and sport degree program.

June 11, 2026

CAFNR academic advisor honored with Advisor of the Year Award 

Jenna Fusinatto is an academic advisor for the Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism (PRST) degree program.
Asher Skelton (middle) smiles and gives a thumbs up with two other PRST students holding bleacher chairs in Mizzou's football stadium.

June 10, 2026

PRST student builds communication skills in CAFNR summer internship 

Asher Skelton is a sophomore majoring in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism.
Mikaela Adams with a chestnut horse.

June 9, 2026

Get to know Mikaela Adams

Mikaela is an instructor in Animal Sciences and manager of the Equine Teaching Facility.