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July 30, 2024
Mizzou Student Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers Win Awards at AIFD National Symposium in Orlando, FL
The MU Student American Institute of Floral Designers (SAIFD) Chapter placed 2nd in the nation in the student competition during the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium in Orlando, July 2-6.
July 30, 2024
Biochemistry and School of Natural Resources advisors selected for UM System Advisor Development program for the 2024-25 school year
Alison Rutledge, senior academic advisor in biochemistry, and Jenna Fusinatto, senior student services coordinator in the School of Natural Resources, were selected to participate in the 6th annual cohort of the University of Missouri System Advisor Development Program (ADP).
July 28, 2024
T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center to host second annual Ag Research Expo
University of Missouri’s T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center (FD-REEC) invites the public to its second annual Ag Research Expo Thursday, Aug. 22. Farmers and other individuals will have the opportunity for an in-person look at the latest research conducted at the REEC as well as an opportunity to talk to and see demonstrations from several industry partners. This event will combine the traditional field day experience with an indoor expo allowing participants to see research in action as well as have conversations with a number of suppliers, state departments, associations and other partners with…
July 23, 2024
Mizzou field days set for sites across state
From August through October, events are planned across the state at Extension and Education Centers (EECs), administered by MU Extension, and at Research, Extension and Education Centers (REECs) that comprise the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station.
July 18, 2024
Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center to host field day
The University of Missouri’s Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (NM-REEC) invites the public to its annual Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 1, where attendees have the opportunity for an in-person look at research conducted at the REEC.
July 17, 2024
Planted for Growth
Across the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES), faculty are cultivating not just plants and livestock, but a brighter future for generations to come. That means not only continuing the research that helps nourish people across the globe but also tending to and growing the facilities that help make that research possible.
July 4, 2024
Plant Science and Technology researcher part of $10 million USDA grant to accelerate adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices
The five-year project, funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and led by Ohio State University, will work with farmers ‘From the Ground Up’
June 25, 2024
Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships
Twelve Mizzou students were selected to receive Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarships. AFA’s mission is to “build bridges for young leaders, fostering engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.”
June 25, 2024
DAREC Symposium poster winners announced
The new MU Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center (DAREC) held its first-ever Digital Agriculture Symposium June 20-21. The symposium included a poster session, and four students, two graduate and two undergraduate, were recognized with awards for their work. The following students placed in the poster session:
June 16, 2024
New director announced for RaFF
The Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri has selected Alejandro Plastina as the center’s new director, starting Sept. 1, 2024. Plastina will join the Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) faculty as an associate professor within the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri. “I am thrilled and honored to be named the new director for the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF),” Plastina said. “I will focus on expanding and solidifying the good research, extension and education work of the Center. My…