Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station

Agricultural drone demonstration

June 16, 2025

Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center hosts 2025 field day

The event will take place at the Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm just outside of Novelty, Missouri, and participants will learn about the latest in agricultural research with real-world applications.
several individuals sit on risers pulled behind a tractor in a soybean field as a man explains information on a poster beneath a Mizzou branded tent

June 9, 2025

Mizzou field days set for sites across state

Ag centers to host producers, share innovations and practices.
three students with a baby calf

May 6, 2025

CAFNR’s Foremost Dairy facility showcases collaborative excellence in veterinary and agricultural education

Located just west of Columbia, Foremost Dairy is part of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, a statewide network of farms and facilities that supports research, education and extension. What sets this facility apart is its role as a collaborative classroom for students across disciplines and a model of top-tier animal care.
image of ear tag app data

April 20, 2025

Cattle in the cloud: Wearable tech revolutionizes ranching

Researchers at the University of Missouri’s Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SW-REEC) are bringing 21st-century technology to the pasture. By outfitting beef cattle with smart ear tags, researchers hope they can help producers pinpoint the ideal time for breeding — blending traditional livestock know-how with cutting-edge innovation.
Soy at harvest

March 6, 2025

Strengthening Missouri agriculture through partnership

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) share a steadfast commitment to research and innovation that drives the future of soybean farming in Missouri. Their long-standing partnership focuses on sustainability, agronomic advancements, developing the next generation of plant scientists and increasing the efficiency and profitability of soybean production. “Our partnership with CAFNR has been beneficial in driving research, innovation and sustainability efforts that impact Missouri’s soybean growers.” said Missouri Soybean Association CEO and Executive Director Gary Wheeler. “Whether it’s developing disease-resistant soybean varieties,…
Black walnuts on a tree limb.

March 3, 2025

MU Center for Agroforestry patents first black walnut cultivar, marking a milestone for Missouri’s tree nut industry

After a quarter of a century of development, the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry made a significant step toward a long-term goal of furthering the black walnut industry in Missouri with a recent patent for its first black walnut cultivar — The UMCA® “Hickman” Walnut.
A collage of photos from the 2024 Agroforestry symposium

Jan. 15, 2025

Center for Agroforestry to host 16th Annual Symposium

The University of Missouri’s Center for Agroforestry is holding its 16th  Agroforestry Symposium: Working Lands for Restoration and Harvest on Jan. 30 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the center for Missouri Studies in Columbia, Mo.
cotton field

Dec. 10, 2024

Fisher Delta Research, Extension & Education Center researchers to present at Agricultural Educational Conferences for farmers

The National Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice, Southern Soybean and Corn, Delta States Irrigation and the Southern Precision Ag Conferences will be held Jan. 27-28, 2025, at the Hilton Convention Center in East Memphis, Tenn. The conference will mark the 28th year that University of Missouri, along with six other mid-south state universities, has co-sponsored these conferences. The four faculty from the University of Missouri are among the more than 59 presenters representing many agricultural disciplines and crops along with researchers from 10 universities across the U.S. There are also two farmers and a certified crop advisor from Missouri…
Jafar Tanin stands with arms outstretched in front of a field planted with wheat.

Dec. 1, 2024

MU scholar breathes new life into wheat breeding program

With wheat planting on the rise, visiting scholar Jafar Tanin is revitalizing Mizzou’s wheat breeding efforts for Missouri growers.
a group of people gather around controls on a tripod with a drone flying in the foreground

Oct. 17, 2024

CAFNR receives funding from Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to provide agricultural drone trainings to Missourians

CAFNR and MU Extension faculty practice landing an imaging drone during the first of several "train the trainer" courses that will allow them to teach agricultural drone skills to Missourians.