Extension

Elizabeth Picking

July 28, 2026

Q&A with Elizabeth Picking

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am a livestock specialist covering 8 counties in the southwest and southeast regions, headquartered in West Plains; grazing beef cattle operations are the most numerous in my area so they take up the majority of my time. I also enjoy working with horse owners and sheep and goat producers. I work mainly in the nutrition, reproduction and grazing areas but every day presents different challenges and opportunities. How long have you worked in this position? I started with MU Extension in 2018,…
A presenter demonstrates a handheld remote controller to a group of people.

June 30, 2026

Mizzou Field Days set for sites across state to showcase new technology, initiatives and research findings for producers and landowners

Many locations also host high school students to learn more about careers in agriculture, food and natural resource fields. 
rob meyers stands among mature corn.

June 22, 2026

Myers inducted into CTIC Hall of Fame

Rob Myers was inducted into the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Hall of Fame during the 19th annual Conservation in Action Tour in Raleigh, North Carolina. 
Headshot of Gurbir Singh

June 14, 2026

Q&A with Gurbir Singh

Gurbir Singh is the state extension specialist in soil science and assistant professor of plant science and technology.
A group looks at a piece of agricultural technology.

June 8, 2026

CAFNR International Programs, MU Extension host international visitors to learn about precision agriculture in the U.S.

A group of 20 agricultural faculty members and entrepreneurs from Ukraine spent two weeks in Missouri last month as part of an educational visit with the aim of advancing the country's capabilities in precision agriculture, agro-scouting and digital agronomy.
Alex Manglialardi smiling.

May 27, 2026

Q&A with Alex Mangialardi

Alex is the MU Extension weed scientist.
Lone star tick.

April 29, 2026

Changing Missouri weather fuels tick populations

From milder winters to longer tick seasons, Missouri’s changing weather is reshaping when and where ticks thrive.
Kantha smiling in office with canned food.

April 21, 2026

Q&A with Kantha Channaiah

Kantha is the state extension specialist of food processing and safety and assistant professor of food science.
Chase Floyd smiling.

March 29, 2026

Q&A with Chase Floyd

Chase is the state extension crop protection specialist.
Construction on new SCN lab.

March 18, 2026

Construction underway on new SCN Diagnostics Lab on MU campus

MU's new Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab is under construction, showcasing a partnership between MU Extension and the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.