CAFNR

Portrait of Justin Calhoun

Aug. 26, 2021

Soils, Cropping Systems Specialist Joins Delta Research Center

Justin S. Calhoun starts Sept. 1 as a University of Missouri Extension state specialist in soils and cropping systems. He will be based at the Fisher Delta Research Center (FDRC) in southeastern Missouri near Portageville. Calhoun will also be an assistant professor in the MU Division of Plant Science and Technology. “Research at FDRC is key to the success of local producers. Justin brings great experience to the team, working with many different crops and soils,” said Shibu Jose, associate dean for research at the College of Agriculture, Food…

Aug. 23, 2021

Q&A With Emma Baer

Why did you decide to come to the University of Missouri and major in nutrition and exercise physiology, with a focus in human physiology and translational sciences? What do you enjoy about the program itself? The field of study? Coming to Mizzou as a pre-med student, I knew I wanted a degree program that would provide me the core knowledge I needed to advance throughout my studies, but that would also engage me and my interests in the process. I landed on this particular path because I had a basic understanding of the impact nutrition had on overall…
An early passion for broadcast meteorology and a desire to get a degree from a university in the state he grew up in led Matt Beckwith to the University of Missouri. Beckwith thought the atmospheric science emphasis area within the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) environmental sciences degree program would help prepare him for a career as a meteorologist. When Beckwith, who grew up in the Kansas City area, walked onto campus in 2015, he knew right away that he made the correct decision. Photo courtesy of Matt Beckwith.

Aug. 22, 2021

A well-rounded experience

The environmental sciences degree program prepared Matt Beckwith for a career as a broadcast meteorologist.
Jill Kanaley

Aug. 11, 2021

Q&A with Jill Kanaley

Kanaley is the interim program chair of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology.
Jung Ha-Brookshire

Aug. 11, 2021

Q&A with Jung Ha-Brookshire

Ha-Brookshire is the program chair for Personal Financial Planning.
Butterfly on flower.

Aug. 11, 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 19, 2021

Q&A with Sam Polly

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 Educators and at the National Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training conference. How long have you worked in this position? Six months What is your favorite part about the work you do? I’ve liked meeting and working with…

June 28, 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  What is your favorite part about the work you do?    My favorite part of the work I do is viewing the successes of the commercial producers as…
Cattle close-up of face

June 24, 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 21, 2021

Q&A with Pat Miller

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