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April 9, 2025
Catch Up with CAFNR – April 2025
Catch Up with CAFNR, February 2025: A photo gallery of CAFNR happenings!
April 3, 2025
Love in the Lab
Allen and Melissa Niedermann met in an entomology lab in 1998 and now two of their children attend Mizzou as legacies, one of whom inherited their love of entomology.
April 3, 2025
FAPRI releases baseline food and agricultural outlook report
The financial outlook for U.S. farmers in 2025 is like a painting with two contrasting scenes. Crop producers, in muted tones, face declining crop prices despite modest reductions in input costs, while cattle producers are colored in vibrant tones amid record prices. Above both, an unpredictable sky looms, symbolizing uncertainty in trade policy and programs that further complicate the economic landscape for agricultural producers. To help stakeholders navigate this complex scenery, the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri (FAPRI) recently released its annual agricultural market baseline outlook, providing 10-year projections for agricultural and biofuels markets.
April 2, 2025
Felix Fritschi named AAAS Fellow in recognition of contributions to field of crop physiology
Felix Fritschi, the C. Alice Donaldson Professor in CAFNR’s Division of Plant Science and Technology and interim director of the Missouri Soybean Center, is among four University of Missouri researchers recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as 2024 Fellows for their distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science. Felix Fritschi These researchers push the boundaries of science to drive breakthroughs that transform lives. Their relentless curiosity fuels discoveries that shape the future of Missouri and beyond. “I am incredibly proud of Dr. Fritschi in receiving this fitting honor and humbled to work alongside scientists…
March 31, 2025
Plant sciences students see success at National Collegiate Landscape Competition
The University of Missouri Collegiate Landscaping Team received 15th place out of 54 schools attending the National Collegiate Landscape Competition at Colorado State University, March 19-22.
March 31, 2025
CAFNR students earn awards at Midwest American Society of Plant Biologists
Biochemistry and plant sciences students attended the Midwest American Society of Plant Biologists meeting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, March 21-23, and competed in both oral and poster presentation competitions.
March 31, 2025
Agricultural Education student presents at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri State Capitol
Jaron VanHouden, senior in agricultural education, teacher certification, presented his research on student teachers finding community in their programs.
March 31, 2025
Theory and Practice: Program development class gives students real-world work with stakeholders
In AG_ED_LD 4340: Designing and Delivering Educational/Leadership Programs, students get to build real programs for agricultural industry stakeholders.
March 31, 2025
Women in Financial Planning look to grow their club and career opportunities
The club was officially chartered in 2023 and wants to introduce more young women to career opportunities in financial planning.
March 26, 2025
From biochemistry to nutrition and exercise physiology: The path to a PhD
PhD student Anna Gonsalves found her passion for nutrition and exercise physiology through undergraduate research.