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Student team members hold plaques at awards banquet for quarter-scale tractor competition.

June 8, 2023

Torq’N Tigers Teams take 2nd and 5th places at ASABE Quarter-Scale Tractor Competition

The University of Missouri Torq'N Tigers had two teams compete in the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition this month, with one being named Performance Event Winner.

A white man with dark hair and sungalsses wearing a bright yellow t-shirt sits next to a white woman with long, blonde hair and glasses wearing a grey polo shirt. The two examine pieces of grass laid out on a wooden table in front of them. The woman is holding one piece of grass

May 31, 2023

A Natural Fit

MU Extension Field Specialist Valerie Tate sat at her desk near Linneus as her co-worker popped in. “Oh, hey, do you mind if I put these insect traps up around the farm as part of the statewide MU IPM pest monitoring network?” Tate asked. When she asked this question, Tate was already on “the farm.” Tate works out of the Linn County Extension Office, which moved into the administrative building at Cornett Farm — part of Mizzou’s Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (NM-REEC) — in March. The REEC is part of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural…

May 30, 2023

Leading FNES

Dojin Ryu to head Division of Food, Nutrition & Exercise Sciences

A group of nine people pose together for a photo holding pink bags.

May 26, 2023

Q&A with Mary Sobba

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am a field specialist in agricultural business based in Audrain County. There are many things to do every day, but the most important things are building and maintaining relationships with clients and co-workers. It is very important to help clients by answering questions and providing information that leads to better decisions and increased profits. My role is working with farmers, agribusinesses, stakeholders, councils and co-workers. My work is focused on a variety of farm management and ag business topics. Recently, the emphasis has been on farm leases…

photo of Carey Page. man with light brown hair and wearing a coral colored polo shirt

May 12, 2023

Get to Know Carey Page

Page is the vineyard manager for Mizzou's Grape and Wine Institute

Collage of photos of Trillion, Andres and Kathryn with a gold background and a header saying: Tap Day 2023

May 10, 2023

CAFNR Students Tapped for Honor Societies

CAFNR students took part in induction ceremonies for Mizzou honor societies April 28 as part of 2023 Tap Day. Inducted were Andres Mesa, Trillion Rosborough and Kathryn Wenger.

Alumni fall event

May 9, 2023

CAFNR Alumni Association Proudly Presents Its Annual Awards

The CAFNR Alumni Association is thrilled to present its annual awards, which honor and celebrate exceptional contributions and service to the association. These awards highlight the dedication and commitment of individuals who have gone above and beyond to support and uplift the CAFNR community. Jeff Dalbey Dana Brown Haynes Service Award Jeff Dalbey, who works in sales at Ag-Power, Inc. in Marshall, Mo., has been awarded the Dana Brown Haynes Distinguished Service Award from the CAFNR Alumni Association.   Dalbey’s passion for farming and livestock began at a young age, growing up on a row crop and cattle…

photo of female student wearing a white dress and sandals, holding her grad cap, sitting on concrete steps

May 8, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Adaora Uti

Uti is a senior graduating in May with a degree in nutrition and exercise physiology

Kelly Gillespie

May 8, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Kelly Gillespie

Gillespie is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.

Rotert

May 8, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Danielle Rotert

Rotert is a senior graduating in May with a degree in environmental sciences