Research

Nov. 2, 2022
Missouri Foundation Seed Planted for Growth
Modernization project is underway.

Oct. 27, 2022
$8 Million Grant Will Expand National Swine Resource and Research Center at CAFNR
NIH grant will support research with genetically modified pigs to study human diseases.

Oct. 14, 2022
Meeting Her Goals
Verónica Negrón-Pérez's educational journey has brought her back to Puerto Rico for an important research role.

Sep. 28, 2022
An Entrepreneurial Desire
Jason Zhang's interest in food science led him to the University of Missouri.

Sep. 19, 2022
MU Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm Gearing up for Missouri Chestnut Roast
Staff of the University of Missouri’s Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm in New Franklin have been hard at work in anticipation of welcoming crowds of people for its annual, signature event, the Missouri Chestnut Roast Festival. “This is such a fun event for us,” said Center for Agroforestry Director Sarah Lovell. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to introduce Missourians to the agricultural products that set our state apart in a fun and engaging way.” This year’s event will take place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, and will include crowd favorite activities such as roasted chestnut samples, kids activities…

Sep. 15, 2022
CAFNR/MOAES Research Magazine: Making a Major Impact
This story appears in our MU CAFNR/Agricultural Experiment Station Research Magazine. When CAFNR unveiled its strategic plan, Drive to Distinction, in 2019, it established criteria for Programs of Distinction, a select collection of programs that exemplify CAFNR’s drive to distinction. Those programs, together with CAFNR’s academic programs, define CAFNR’s impact on Missouri’s agriculture and natural resource economies, providing understanding for how CAFNR is addressing challenges facing Missouri agriculture, food and natural resources. There are seven programs that have earned Program of Distinction status (as of 2022): Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG) Interdisciplinary Reproduction…

Sep. 15, 2022
CAFNR/MOAES Research Magazine: Finding the Perfect Partner
MOAES partnerships allow for unique research opportunities.

Sep. 15, 2022
CAFNR/MOAES Research Magazine: ‘A Major Part of the Research Engine’
Graduate students play a vital role in the research enterprise at the MOAES REECs.

Sep. 15, 2022
CAFNR/MOAES Research Magazine: Weather Updates at Your Fingertips
Missouri Mesonet offers real-time weather updates across the state.

Sep. 15, 2022
CAFNR/MOAES Research Magazine: Exploring Careers
Career Exploration Days offer students a look at careers in agriculture, food and natural resources.