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Larry Roberts pointing at plants.

May 15, 2025

Jefferson Farm & Garden provides bedding plants to nonprofits statewide

MU Extension’s Jefferson Farm and Garden has raised about 5,000 spring bedding plants so far for over 750 educational and community gardens.
Peter Sutovsky

May 15, 2025

Animal Sciences faculty member named Mizzou Postdoctoral Faculty Mentor of the Year

Peter Sutovsky Peter Sutovsky, professor in the Division of Animal Sciences, was named by Mizzou as the 2024/2025 Postdoctoral Faculty Mentor of the Year Award winner. This award represents an appreciation for an individual who has demonstrated either a profound, sustained, or leadership contribution to improving the postdoctoral experience. The award process is administered by the Office of Postdoctoral Education. The MU Postdoctoral Association reviews the nominations and selects the winner. Sutovsky was one of the 8 nominees this year, and the award was presented to him on April 17, during the Graduate and Postdoctoral Awards Reception organized by the Graduate School.
Gary Stacey smiling

May 15, 2025

PST faculty member honored by American Society of Plant Biologists

Gary Stacey receives prestigious Stephen Hales Prize from American Society of Plant Biologists.
Tony Anderson in front of a wall of photos take on Three Story Coffee direct trade trips.

May 15, 2025

Plant sciences alum charts unique and global career path as owner of Three Story Coffee

Tony Anderson (B.S. Plant Sciences ’96) turned his love for plants into a love for direct trade on his journey to becoming owner of Three Story Coffee in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Mizzou Forward graphic.

May 15, 2025

14 CAFNR students awarded Mizzou Forward Undergraduate Research Training Grants

Fourteen CAFNR students have been awarded Mizzou Foward Undergraduate Research Training Grants. The purpose of these fellowships is to financially support undergraduate students who are serious about pursuing a graduate education in STEM and NSF-funded fields in order to enhance their opportunity to be admitted into the graduate school of their choice.
Logan and Abby Korff smiling.

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.
4-D printed foods

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…
Ruth Williamson in the lab.

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.
A group of students standing on the steps of Jesse Hall.

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!