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Laci Fuhlage posing in Italy.

April 22, 2025

Agricultural Education major explores global agriculture through Gilman Scholarship

Laci Fuhlage, senior agricultural education – communications and leadership major from Fayette, Missouri, studied abroad in Italy over winter break.
Dakota Grellner and her husband, Ethan.

April 22, 2025

Mizzou alumna Dakota Grellner returns to her alma mater as the new Mizzou Livestock Judging Coach

Grellner, B.S. ’18 Animal Sciences, was a member of the 2018 judging team and is eager to restart the program.
image of ear tag app data

April 21, 2025

Cattle in the cloud: Wearable tech revolutionizes ranching

Researchers at the University of Missouri’s Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SW-REEC) are bringing 21st-century technology to the pasture. By outfitting beef cattle with smart ear tags, researchers hope they can help producers pinpoint the ideal time for breeding — blending traditional livestock know-how with cutting-edge innovation.
Former Gov. Michael Parson speaks at the event celebrating the groundbreaking of the building in his name. Other speakers included (left to right): CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert; University of Missouri President Mun Choi; Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture Chris Chinn; UM System Curator Chair Todd Graves; Gov. Mike Kehoe; and Director of the Mizzou Division of Animal Sciences Bryon Wiegand.

April 18, 2025

University of Missouri breaks ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory, announces additional gift for project

Today, the University of Missouri broke ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory. 
Awards on table.

April 18, 2025

Celebration of Excellence 2025

Honoring the achievements of the CAFNR community.
Annabelle at ceremony.

April 17, 2025

Annabelle Carlisle received Outstanding Freshman Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Carlisle is an agricultural education major.
Ava Kemper smiling.

April 17, 2025

Ava Kemper receives Outstanding Junior Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Kemper is a plant sciences major.

April 17, 2025

Bailey Schneider received Outstanding Sophomore Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Schneider is an agricultural education major.
Jenna Fusinatto smiling.

April 17, 2025

Jenna Fusinatto receives Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Fusinatto is an academic advisor in the School of Natural Resources.
Preston at ceremony.

April 17, 2025

Preston Kellenberger receives Outstanding Senior Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Kellenberger is a biochemistry major.