Evergreen

Sep. 26, 2013

A Little Less Nitrogen

A discovery by University of Missouri researchers could be the first step toward helping crops use less nitrogen, benefitting both farmers’ bottom lines and the environment.

Student with calculator.

Sep. 26, 2013

Unkind Cut?

Discussions of income tax cuts rarely include a focus on the consequences of reduced revenue for state programs and services.

Sep. 16, 2013

The Root Cause

Scientists have identified two – from billions of possibilities – soybean genes that allow a parasite to cause millions of dollars of yield losses each year.

Cherry tomatoes on vine.

Sep. 11, 2013

Secret of the Legume

Researchers take a step toward engineering crops to use less nitrogen.

Aug. 26, 2013

Unknown Losses

Beef herd owners would be shocked to learn they’d lost 25 percent of cow pregnancies in two weeks.

Aug. 22, 2013

Toxic Nanoparticles?

Researchers have developed a reliable method for detecting dangerous silver nanoparticles in food.

Saving the Bacon: Scientists battle disease that costs hog industry $800 million

July 22, 2013

Saving the Bacon

A University of Missouri and Kansas State University team is working to find a cure for a specific virus that affects pigs and costs the hog industry $800 million annually.

June 14, 2013

That Certain Glow

Research at CAFNR is investigating how plants glow. Called delayed fluorescence, this may someday help farmers monitor the health of their crops to more accurately apply fertilizers, water and pesticides.

June 14, 2013

Nanoparticles-Yummy

CAFNR researchers are investigating the toxicity of nanoparticles and a detection method to be able to identify nanoparticles in our food

April 30, 2013

The Burgers’ Bench

The Burger Family of California, Mo., warmed hearts the chilly morning of April 20 during the Morris and Dolores Burger tribute bench dedication hosted by CAFNR.