Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station

field day participant drives a robotic tool in the field

July 5, 2026

MU Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center to host third Digital Agriculture Symposium

The public is invited to take part in the symposium July 27-28.
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. 
Mikaela Adams with a chestnut horse.

June 9, 2026

Get to know Mikaela Adams

Mikaela is an instructor in Animal Sciences and manager of the Equine Teaching Facility.
A tiered rock formation along a stream in fall.

June 1, 2026

Mizzou helps Smithsonian map more than 200 years of nature’s progress

The University of Missouri is among 55 institutions partnering with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute on the Lewis and Clark Trail Resurvey, a nationwide effort in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. Together, researchers are documenting mammal communities along the historic route and comparing them with records from the original expedition.
Electric tractor demonstration.

Oct. 13, 2025

Career Exploration Days open REECs to high school students across state

Each fall, the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station's (MOAES) Research, Extension and Education Centers (REECs) provide local high students the opportunity to learn about careers stemming from CAFNR's 14 degree programs. In addition to information provided by CAFNR's Academic Programs Office and degree program recruiters, each REEC taps local faculty in extension and research to showcase their work.
A busy booth.

Oct. 6, 2025

Celebrating Missouri’s perennial harvest at the Missouri Chestnut Roast Festival

This year’s Missouri Chestnut Roast will take place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at HARF, and will include crowd-favorite activities such as roasted chestnut samples, live music, kids' activities and tours of the historic Hickman House. This year the festival also offers opportunities to buy a locally sourced lunch prepared by Pasta La Fata, take a wagon tour of the research farm, purchase plants and trees, pick your own pumpkin, sample custom-made agroforestry ice cream flavors crafted by Buck’s Ice Cream Place, and explore more than 30 agroforestry vendors, educational organizations and artisans.
Kids play in a sunflower maze.

Sep. 24, 2025

CAFNR Showcase at South Farm to be held Oct. 4

CAFNR Showcase at South Farm promotes fun and education via activities around CAFNR degree programs.
Sign for Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center

Sep. 14, 2025

Mizzou’s Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center to hold Field Day Sept. 18

The University of Missouri’s Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (REEC), located near Mt. Vernon, invites area agricultural producers to join in a public Field Day Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The new building at the SW-REEC under gorgeous sunlight

Sep. 3, 2025

Ribbon cutting held Sept. 3 for Eldon Cole MU Livestock Facility at Mizzou’s Southwest REEC

A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, Sept. 3, for a Mizzou facility to elevate livestock research and education capabilities in southwestern Missouri, named in honor of a long-time MU Extension livestock specialist.

July 10, 2025

T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center to host third annual Ag Research Expo

University of Missouri’s T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center (FD-REEC) invites the public to its third annual Ag Research Expo Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Portageville, Mo.