Research
June 5, 2025
SNR researcher dives into Paraguayan fish conservation with Fulbright Award
Allison Pease, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources at Mizzou’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to support an ambitious six-month research project in Paraguay focused on conserving the country’s diverse river fish populations.
May 30, 2025
Hot genes: CAFNR scientist earns Fulbright to study heat-resistant cattle in India
Behura will travel to Odisha, India, in two separate four-month visits to partner with researchers at Utkal University. There, he will study how native cattle breeds are genetically and epigenetically adapting to increasingly intense and prolonged heat conditions.
May 28, 2025
Jeff Wood recognized by agInnovation North Central
Jeff Wood, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, was recognized by agInnovation North Central as the recipient of the 2025 agInnovation Early Career Excellence in Agricultural Innovation Award. Jeff Wood “Dr. Wood’s impactful research on the ‘breathing of the biosphere,’ provides critical insight into stress resilience of forests and other agroecosystems caused by extreme weather events,” said Hector Santiago, agInnovation North Central chairman. “Moreover, the scientific community greatly respects him as a scientist, as evidenced by his role as a journal editor, expert reviewer on federal agency proposals, awards received, and invitations to speak at professional society…
May 15, 2025
Animal Sciences faculty member named Mizzou Postdoctoral Faculty Mentor of the Year
Peter Sutovsky Peter Sutovsky, professor in the Division of Animal Sciences, was named by Mizzou as the 2024/2025 Postdoctoral Faculty Mentor of the Year Award winner. This award represents an appreciation for an individual who has demonstrated either a profound, sustained, or leadership contribution to improving the postdoctoral experience. The award process is administered by the Office of Postdoctoral Education. The MU Postdoctoral Association reviews the nominations and selects the winner. Sutovsky was one of the 8 nominees this year, and the award was presented to him on April 17, during the Graduate and Postdoctoral Awards Reception organized by the…
May 15, 2025
PST faculty member honored by American Society of Plant Biologists
Gary Stacey, Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Plant Science and Technology and Bond Life Sciences Center principal investigator, was honored by the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) with the Stephen Hales Prize. Stacey’s research focuses generally on molecular aspects of plant-microbe interactions, including studies of the beneficial legume-rhizobium symbiosis and plant-fungal pathogen interactions. He has also been instrumental in the development of genomic resources for the study of soybean. This award honors the Rev. Stephen Hales for his pioneering work in plant biology published in his 1727 book Vegetable Staticks. The award was established in 1927 for a scientist and…
May 15, 2025
14 CAFNR students awarded Mizzou Forward Undergraduate Research Training Grants
Fourteen CAFNR students have been awarded Mizzou Foward Undergraduate Research Training Grants. The purpose of these fellowships is to financially support undergraduate students who are serious about pursuing a graduate education in STEM and NSF-funded fields in order to enhance their opportunity to be admitted into the graduate school of their choice.
May 13, 2025
A recipe for change: Mizzou team prints meals with a twist
4D printed foods can change color over time depending on the pH value of proteins used, making them more or less appealing to the consumer. A team of College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ food scientists at Mizzou are pioneering the use of 4D food printing technology to revolutionize how meals are made for people with dysphagia, a condition that makes swallowing difficult. Their work aims to improve nutrition and safety while making pureed foods more visually appealing and appetizing. Up to one-third of older adults may experience dysphasia; it is especially common in those who have experienced a…
May 7, 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.
April 30, 2025
CAFNR center receives Program of Distinction designation, joins 12 others in the college
The National Center for Applied Reproduction and Genomics (NCARG) is joining the ranks of MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ (CAFNR) Programs of Distinction, a designation that points to programs that help define CAFNR’s impact on Missouri’s agricultural and natural resources economies and provide understanding for how CAFNR is addressing the challenges presented in our state.
April 30, 2025
Mizzou’s Interdisciplinary Plant Group to host 41st annual symposium: ‘Root Biology VI’
The Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG) at Mizzou will host its 41st annual symposium on the topic of “Root Biology VI” May 20-23.