CAFNR
May 14, 2025
Back to the Farm – Q&A with Logan Korff
Logan Korff (B.S. Agricultural Systems Management '20) and his wife Abby (Bertz) Korff (B.S. Agribusiness Management '20) graduated from Mizzou and returned to the farm.
May 13, 2025
A recipe for change: Mizzou team prints meals with a twist
4D printed foods can change color over time depending on the pH value of proteins used, making them more or less appealing to the consumer. A team of College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ food scientists at Mizzou are pioneering the use of 4D food printing technology to revolutionize how meals are made for people with dysphagia, a condition that makes swallowing difficult. Their work aims to improve nutrition and safety while making pureed foods more visually appealing and appetizing. Up to one-third of older adults may experience dysphasia; it is especially common in those who have experienced a…
May 13, 2025
Plant sciences student presents innovative research at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri State Capitol
Ruth Williamson, a senior in plant sciences (breeding, biology and biotechnology emphasis) presented her research on the benefits of being outside on human health.
May 13, 2025
Mizzou Meteorology Club helps Mizzou achieve StormReady designation from the National Weather Service
The University of Missouri has earned a StormReady designation from the National Weather Service. The recognition is awarded to communities and institutions that demonstrate a strong commitment to severe weather preparedness and communication.
May 9, 2025
Spring 2025 CAFNR Senior Spotlight
Celebrating our graduates!
May 8, 2025
Seven CAFNR staff members honored with Driver to Distinction Award
CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert recognized seven CAFNR staff members with the CAFNR Driver to Distinction award at the faculty and staff meeting on April 29, 2025.
May 7, 2025
Rob Myers receives the C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship Award
Rob Myers, director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and an Extension Professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, has received the C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship Award.
May 7, 2025
Bing Yang named Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society
Bing Yang has been named a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society (APS).
May 7, 2025
Walter Gassmann receives Noel T. Keen Award
Walter Gassmann, professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, and director of the Bond Life Sciences Center, has received the Noel T. Keen Award from the American Phytopathological Society (APS).
May 7, 2025
CAFNR’s Foremost Dairy facility showcases collaborative excellence in veterinary and agricultural education
Located just west of Columbia, Foremost Dairy is part of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, a statewide network of farms and facilities that supports research, education and extension. What sets this facility apart is its role as a collaborative classroom for students across disciplines and a model of top-tier animal care.