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Butterfly on flower.

Aug. 12, 2021

Science Night to Focus on Vegetables, Butterflies and Flowers

Science Night at Jefferson Farm and Garden will continue this month. The event will be held Thursday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m.

July 26, 2021

Q&A with Jill Scheidt

During a past Southwest Research Center Field Day, Jill educated high school students and producers on how to interpret and use a soil test. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?    I serve row crop and forage producers in Southwest Missouri by presenting research-based programs related to relevant topics in agriculture. I also do field site visits and client calls, all while collaborating with local partners to bring timely research to the community.  How long have you worked in this position?    Eight years in the current full-time position. In 2011, I did an internship with MU Extension in the Barton…

July 20, 2021

Q&A with Sam Polly

During the pandemic, Polly made California and national news with his family’s giant produce. Polly says through this process he was able to encourage people in his previous community to start gardening and find a small piece of comfort in an unstable world. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I work as the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Coordinator. This entails working with various Extension Specialists to build the pesticide safety program, along with updating our manuals and resources. I also represent the state of Missouri in the American Association of Pesticide Safety…

July 14, 2021

Q&A with Shirin Ghatrehsamani

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? Extension plays a key role in disseminating research to individuals across Missouri so they can in turn make sound agricultural decisions for their operation. As an extension specialist of agricultural technology, my main responsibility is to inform producers, farmers, ranchers and researchers with varying levels of knowledge about up-to-date technologies and research. This education leads to agricultural efficiency and sustainability which increases profits while reducing our environmental footprint. How long have you worked in this position? I joined the MU Extension team in January 2020. This is…

June 29, 2021

Q&A with David Hoffman

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?    I consult with livestock producers of all ages and all sizes of operations to provide unbiased, research-based information for their everyday questions or concerns that impact their business. This may be answering a single question, or providing continuous guidance to address a long-term issue.    How long have you worked in this position?    25 years  Livestock specialist David Hoffman viewing cattle during a farm visit (Photo provided by Hoffman). What is your favorite part about the work you do?    My favorite part of the work I…
Cattle close-up of face

June 25, 2021

Supporting Future Scientists

Two postdoctoral fellows in the Division of Animal Sciences have received Lalor Foundation fellowships in the past three years.
Pat presenting.

June 22, 2021

Q&A with Pat Miller

Miller is an Agronomy Field Specialist with Agriculture and Environment Extension Program.
Harvey James

June 14, 2021

Assessing Fairness and Expectations in Agricultural Markets

Harvey James receives USDA NIFA grant to enhance the understanding of fairness in agricultural food markets.
Science Night at Jefferson Farm and Garden is returning this year, with a handful of in-person events during the next few months. Jefferson Farm and Garden will kick off the series on Thursday, June 24, with an event focused on pollinators. This month’s Science Night is titled, “Help Save the Pollinators,” and takes place during the national 2021 Pollinator Week, which is June 21-25.

June 11, 2021

Science Night to Focus on Importance of Pollinators

Jefferson Farm and Garden will share information regarding pollinators during educational and scientific event.
Two triennial events, the 11th Symposium of the International Society of Root Research (ISRR11) and the ninth International Symposium on Root Development (Rooting2021), offered the root research community a closer look at projects from around the globe. In 2021, more than 700 participants from 52 countries had the opportunity to virtually attend both events as a joint venture. The event, which was held May 24-28, was organized to provide as much live interaction among participants as possible.

June 3, 2021

Root Biology Never Sleeps

Two triennial events recently offered the root research community a closer look at projects from around the globe.