Q&A

Reagan Bluel named interim superintendent of Southwest Research Center

Aug. 30, 2023

Q&A with Reagan Bluel

Reagan Bluel named interim superintendent of Southwest Research Center on July 31. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? As an MU Extension field specialist in dairy and education director for Missouri Dairy, I serve dairy producers statewide through on-farm assessments and learning events. My programming ranges from small group, like Women in Dairy or full farm benchmarking, to large events such as the statewide dairy expo and summer social. Hands-on learning courses are my favorite to teach, such as artificial insemination or udder dissection. Individually, I consult a number of herds on ruminant nutrition. It’s…
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Aug. 21, 2023

Get to Know Kim LeCompte

Get to know Kim Lecompte
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May 26, 2023

Q&A with Mary Sobba

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am a field specialist in agricultural business based in Audrain County. There are many things to do every day, but the most important things are building and maintaining relationships with clients and co-workers. It is very important to help clients by answering questions and providing information that leads to better decisions and increased profits. My role is working with farmers, agribusinesses, stakeholders, councils and co-workers. My work is focused on a variety of farm management and ag business topics. Recently, the emphasis has been on farm leases…
photo of Carey Page. man with light brown hair and wearing a coral colored polo shirt

May 12, 2023

Get to Know Carey Page

Page is the vineyard manager for Mizzou's Grape and Wine Institute
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May 8, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Adaora Uti

Uti is a senior graduating in May with a degree in nutrition and exercise physiology
Kelly Gillespie

May 8, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Kelly Gillespie

Gillespie is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.
Rotert

May 8, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Danielle Rotert

Rotert is a senior graduating in May with a degree in environmental sciences
Lewis

May 8, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Kaylee Lewis

Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri? Why did you choose to pursue a degree in biochemistry? As a young girl who grew up around the agriculture industry, I was exposed to the University of Missouri many times before I was able to call myself a Tiger! Crazily enough, Mizzou was the only college I applied to as it is exactly where I knew I wanted to go. CAFNR combines two of my favorite things: science and agriculture. So biochem was an easy choice for me! Biochem curriculum, faculty, and students have helped me to graduation…
Naumann

May 8, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Joey Naumann

Naumann is a senior graduating in May with a degree in agricultural systems technology.
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April 21, 2023

CAFNR Advisor Spotlight: Mary Ann Gowdy

How rewarding is it to work with students in the plant science degrees program? Advising and mentoring is immensely rewarding because students begin their college experience as timid students unsure of themselves and graduate as confident energetic young professionals. How do you assist those students throughout their academic journey? I encourage them to take calculated risks and to accept unsuccessful events as learning experiences. I stress the importance of learning to accept responsibility for their actions and how important it is to ask for help when needed. My job as their advisor is to be honest with them and that…