Inside CAFNR, Page 4

Sept. 29, 2021

FAPRI Releases U.S. Baseline Outlook Report Update
Jefferson Farm and Garden will host an evening of scientific discussion centered on weather and climate in late July. The event will run from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at Jefferson Farm and Garden, in Columbia.

Sept. 7, 2021

Cover Cropping and Crop Rotation Strategies to Build Soil Health and Improve Yield and Profitability of Organic Vegetable Production Systems
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Aug. 30, 2021

Unconscious Biases can Drive Foodborne Illness Outbreaks, MU Researchers Find
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Aug. 30, 2021

Breakthrough Could Lead to Early Detection of Pregnancy Complications
The zebra finch is capable of vocal learning, a rare talent in the animal kingdom and the foundation of human speech.

Aug. 30, 2021

Piecing Together the Puzzles of Bird Genomes
Michael Stambaugh cuts a sample from a white pine in northern Pennsylvania.

Aug. 30, 2021

A Burning Passion for the Good Kind of Forest Fire
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June 10, 2021

IDE: A Year in Review
David Patterson at Thompson Research Center

April 27, 2021

Reflections: David Patterson
The inaugural University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Research Day will not only showcase the variety of research conducted within the College, the event will share insights about grants and programs for faculty, staff and students. CAFNR Research Day will be held Friday, May 7, and will be completely virtual. Registration is required for the event.

April 21, 2021

Sharing Insights and Opportunities
As part of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) strategic plan, the College launched COMPASS (CAFNR’s Opportunity for Minorities: Promoting and Achieving Student Success), a peer-mentoring group to promote academic success, persistence and successful graduation of participating students, during the Fall 2020 semester. The program runs for eight weeks during the beginning of each fall semester, with a three-to-five-hour weekly commitment for the student participants.

April 15, 2021

COMPASS Helps Underrepresented Minority Students Build a Network