History

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Oct. 15, 2024

Celebrate historic milestone, learn more about fascinating world of insects
For nearly 150 years, scientists from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri have contributed to advancements around the globe. For example, Aureomycin, one of the world’s first antibiotics and a contemporary of penicillin, was developed from a fungus found in the soil of Plot 23 in Sanborn Field.

Sept. 17, 2024

CAFNR Research Symposium and Aureomycin anniversary: Celebrating decades of discovery
dark, ominous storm clouds form over the tree line of a corn field

Sept. 28, 2023

Charting their path
Dr. Bill Danforth

Sept. 25, 2020

Remembering the Legacy of Dr. William Danforth
Woodland & Floral Garden, Parents Weekend, fall 1979

July 31, 2020

History in Bloom
When completed, the new $28.2 million East Campus Plant Growth Facility, on East Campus Drive across from the Trowbridge Livestock Center, will contain nearly 23,000 square feet of greenhouse space in three ranges, along with more than 9,300 square feet for controlled environment plant growth chambers. Photo courtesy Bill Lamberson/Robert Sharp.

Sept. 25, 2018

A Culture of Collaboration
Students and faculty look at scientific research posters.

Oct. 25, 2017

60 Years of Advice
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Oct. 12, 2016

All in the Family
Bridge Schweitzer Schlundt

Sept. 1, 2016

Looking Back 40 Years — And Beyond
Alumn Richard Lane and retired professor Milton Bailey pose with Alan McClure, the first recipient of the Milton Bailey Graduate Student Support Fund.

Nov. 30, 2015

A Craving for Research