CAFNR
June 10, 2025
Mizzou field days set for sites across state
Ag centers to host producers, share innovations and practices.
June 5, 2025
SNR researcher dives into Paraguayan fish conservation with Fulbright Award
Allison Pease, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources at Mizzou’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to support an ambitious six-month research project in Paraguay focused on conserving the country’s diverse river fish populations.
May 30, 2025
Hot genes: CAFNR scientist earns Fulbright to study heat-resistant cattle in India
Behura will travel to Odisha, India, in two separate four-month visits to partner with researchers at Utkal University. There, he will study how native cattle breeds are genetically and epigenetically adapting to increasingly intense and prolonged heat conditions.
May 28, 2025
Jeff Wood recognized by agInnovation North Central
Jeff Wood, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, was recognized by agInnovation North Central as the recipient of the 2025 agInnovation Early Career Excellence in Agricultural Innovation Award. Jeff Wood “Dr. Wood’s impactful research on the ‘breathing of the biosphere,’ provides critical insight into stress resilience of forests and other agroecosystems caused by extreme weather events,” said Hector Santiago, agInnovation North Central chairman. “Moreover, the scientific community greatly respects him as a scientist, as evidenced by his role as a journal editor, expert reviewer on federal agency proposals, awards received, and invitations to speak at professional society…
May 22, 2025
Six CAFNR staff members honored with Driver to Distinction Award
From left to right: Stephen Evans, Grace Meers, Monica Curry, Taylor Ann Washburn. Not shown: Jennifer Anderson, Maggie Penniston. CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert recognized six CAFNR staff members with the CAFNR Driver to Distinction award at the CAFNR Staff Council “Squeeze the Day” Staff Appreciation Week lunch. The awardees were recognized for their willingness to go above and beyond to create the best CAFNR experience for students and staff. Awardees include: Jennifer Anderson, Director of Accelerated Coordinated Master’s Program in Dietetics Monica Curry, Senior Business Support Specialist, Animal Sciences Stephen Evans, Buck’s Ice Cream Manager Grace Meers, Director…
May 15, 2025
Jefferson Farm & Garden provides bedding plants to nonprofits statewide
MU Extension’s Jefferson Farm and Garden has raised about 5,000 spring bedding plants so far for over 750 educational and community gardens.
May 15, 2025
Animal Sciences faculty member named Mizzou Postdoctoral Faculty Mentor of the Year
Peter Sutovsky Peter Sutovsky, professor in the Division of Animal Sciences, was named by Mizzou as the 2024/2025 Postdoctoral Faculty Mentor of the Year Award winner. This award represents an appreciation for an individual who has demonstrated either a profound, sustained, or leadership contribution to improving the postdoctoral experience. The award process is administered by the Office of Postdoctoral Education. The MU Postdoctoral Association reviews the nominations and selects the winner. Sutovsky was one of the 8 nominees this year, and the award was presented to him on April 17, during the Graduate and Postdoctoral Awards Reception organized by the…
May 15, 2025
PST faculty member honored by American Society of Plant Biologists
Gary Stacey, Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Plant Science and Technology and Bond Life Sciences Center principal investigator, was honored by the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) with the Stephen Hales Prize. Stacey’s research focuses generally on molecular aspects of plant-microbe interactions, including studies of the beneficial legume-rhizobium symbiosis and plant-fungal pathogen interactions. He has also been instrumental in the development of genomic resources for the study of soybean. This award honors the Rev. Stephen Hales for his pioneering work in plant biology published in his 1727 book Vegetable Staticks. The award was established in 1927 for a scientist and…
May 15, 2025
Plant sciences alum charts unique and global career path as owner of Three Story Coffee
Tony Anderson (B.S. Plant Sciences ’96) turned his love for plants into a love for direct trade on his journey to becoming owner of Three Story Coffee in Jefferson City, Missouri.
May 15, 2025
14 CAFNR students awarded Mizzou Forward Undergraduate Research Training Grants
Fourteen CAFNR students have been awarded Mizzou Foward Undergraduate Research Training Grants. The purpose of these fellowships is to financially support undergraduate students who are serious about pursuing a graduate education in STEM and NSF-funded fields in order to enhance their opportunity to be admitted into the graduate school of their choice.