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Winning bouquet

Sept. 13, 2019

Lesleighan Cravens Takes First for Bridal Bouquet at Mid-America Cup
Stefanie Gray and daughter Lois

Sept. 13, 2019

Digging up a New Hobby
University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ researchers, MU Extension experts, and business owners answered numerous questions throughout the morning during the Forage Systems Research Center (FSRC) Field Day. The event, which took place Tuesday, Sept. 10, featured presentations on beef cattle and forages, as well as weather, industrial hemp and beekeeping.

Sept. 13, 2019

Fielding Questions
Nanodisc

Sept. 12, 2019

Biochemistry Researchers’ Work Featured as Molecule of the Month
Working toward earning his Precision Agriculture Technology Certificate from the University of Missouri, Bo Young understands the importance of implementing precision practices on the farm. Young, who is also a climate activation specialist with The Climate Corporation, works with farmers and producers, helping them incorporate Climate FieldView technology in their operation. Young and The Climate Corporation are now partnering with MU Extension and the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) to bring important technology and datasets to the CAFNR Agricultural Research Centers. He has shared the message at several Research Center Field Days.

Sept. 9, 2019

Turning Data into Insights
Science Night at Jefferson Farm and Garden will return with another evening of scientific discussion on Thursday, Sept. 19, with a focus on plant genetics – specifically, corn. The event, titled, “Plant Genetics – Where Our Food Comes From and How We Got To Where We Are,” will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A tour of the corn genetics demonstration field will go from 5:30-6 p.m., and a roundtable discussion will follow at 6 p.m. Another tour of the corn genetics demonstration field will last from 7-7:30 p.m. The Missouri Maize Center will be part of Science Night at Jefferson Farm and Garden as well, which is free and open to the public. Photo courtesy Sherry Flint-Garcia.

Sept. 6, 2019

An Evening of Scientific Discussion
The tour wagons were packed throughout the morning, as guests enjoyed a variety of presentations related to soybean, cotton and weeds during the annual Fisher Delta Research Center Field Day. The event, which took place Friday, Aug. 30, featured more than 10 stops and allowed attendees to interact with numerous researchers.

Sept. 6, 2019

Interacting with Researchers
The Hundley-Whaley Research Center showcased various presentations related to a variety of agricultural topics during its annual Twilight Tour on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the Center in Albany. Precision agriculture, Japanese beetles and industrial hemp were just a few of the topics covered during the event.

Sept. 4, 2019

An Evening of Learning
Attendees of the Graves-Chapple Research Center Field Day had the opportunity to enjoy informational and educational presentations, as well as wonderful weather, during the event on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Field Day focused on integrated pest management, crop management and technology in agriculture. Guests were treated to a free breakfast and lunch and heard from numerous University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources faculty, as well as MU Extension experts.

Sept. 4, 2019

A Perfect Morning for Presentations
Field Day tours

Aug. 30, 2019

An Investment in Agriculture