Research

Pat Market portrait in front of trees

Nov. 4, 2026

Market receives National Weather Association award

Pat Market, director of CAFNR's School of Natural Resources, won the Dr. T. Theodore Fujita Research Achievement Award.

Nov. 3, 2026

A shared target

Molecular biologists identify a shared vulnerability for intestinal infections to guide rational vaccine design.

Oct. 26, 2026

Mizzou researchers create rice plants that fight off devastating disease

The findings could help farmers protect their harvests while opening new possibilities for developing stronger crops.
A sign for the CAFNR Research Symposium with people in the background.

Oct. 26, 2026

CAFNR Research Council announces 2026 symposium poster session winners

Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdocs, presented research posters during the 2026 CAFNR Research Symposium on Oct. 10.
A man standing in front of shelves of supplies.

Oct. 21, 2026

Pigs bridge the gap

$6.6 million in NIH awards will advance genetic engineering and expand the use of pig models for biomedical research.
Parson talks at clear podium; Dean stands behind listening.

Oct. 13, 2026

CAFNR celebrates state-of-the-art facilities to benefit Missouri agriculture

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri hosted a day of celebratory ribbon cuttings on Friday, Oct. 9, for four facilities for research, teaching and outreach.

Oct. 12, 2026

Shibu Jose recognized with Excellence in Leadership Award

The award from agInnovation recognizes Jose's exceptional vision, dedication and guidance within CAFNR and the land-grant system.

Oct. 12, 2026

Mizzou cattle herd recognized by Holstein Association

The Holstein Association recognizes herds nationwide for their phenotypic and genetically elite cattle.

Oct. 7, 2026

At Mizzou, a scientist is rewriting the rules for how researchers study plant stress

Rather than isolating individual factors one at a time, Ron Mittler studies how organisms respond to multiple stressors simultaneously, paving the way for better crops and potentially better medical treatments.
Another Missouri Chestnut Roast is in the books, and guests were treated to a variety of activities and presentations related to horticulture and agroforestry during the event, which took place Saturday, Oct. 5.

Oct. 1, 2026

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

Annual festival hosted by the Center for Agroforestry to take place Oct. 10 in New Franklin.