Stories

Ben Walters in research lab.

April 1, 2026

U.S. Navy veteran returns to school with new mission to preserve forest ecosystems

Ben Walters is pursuing undergraduate degrees in environmental sciences and natural resource and science management.
Three Mizzou students and members of Mizzou's Soil Judging Team hold second place award.

March 30, 2026

Mizzou wins second place in National Championship for Collegiate Soil Judging

India Williams, a senior in Mizzou's School of Natural Resources, also placed second as an individual.
Mizzou Plant Science and Technology students compete in the 2026 National Collegiate Landscape Competition.

March 30, 2026

Plant sciences student shares experience at National Collegiate Landscape Competition 

Out of 54 schools, Mizzou solidified their ranking in the top 10 in only their third time competing.  
Chase Floyd smiling.

March 29, 2026

Q&A with Chase Floyd

Chase is the state extension crop protection specialist.
Portrait of Wes Warren

March 29, 2026

Wes Warren honored as 2025 AAAS Fellow

Three Mizzou researchers recognized for distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science.
Wes Warren sits in his office in front of a computer with charts displayed.

March 29, 2026

Mizzou team discovers what makes all-female fish species a scientific ‘miracle’

Amazon molly fish reproduce asexually yet somehow avoid the genetic mutations that could lead to extinction. Researchers are discovering why.
Attendees of 2025 IPG Symposium listen to a presentation in an auditorium.

March 29, 2026

Mizzou’s Interdisciplinary Plant Group to host 42nd annual symposium

The event will be held on campus April 24-26.
Playing chess.

March 25, 2026

CAFNR student wins collegiate chess national championship with Mizzou Chess Team

Mahel Boyer helps bring home a national title for the Mizzou Chess Team.
Abigail Dowell with research poster at State Capitol.

March 24, 2026

Animal sciences student brings research that could revolutionize pork industry to State Capitol

Abigail Dowell's research focuses on finding a more efficient way to feed pigs.
Heike Buecking

March 19, 2026

Message from Heike Bücking

Welcome to the Spring semester. I am delighted to share with you some of the remarkable achievements in 2025 from the Division of Plant Science and Technology (DPST).