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Sept. 17, 2019

Accepting the Challenge
A trio of researchers in the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Division of Animal Sciences were recently honored with one of the more unique awards in their respective careers. (From left to right) Randy Prather, Kristin Whitworth and Kevin Wells were invited to the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) in mid-August to receive the Inventor of the Year award in the established company category. Also pictured is Dilip M. Shah, who earned an inventor award, and William Holtz, BAMSL's PTC Chair. Photo courtesy Marilyn Krebsbach, BAMSL.

Sept. 13, 2019

A Unique Honor
David Korasick

Sept. 13, 2019

Korasick Awarded USDA Postdoctoral Fellowship to Pursue Research on Soybean Cyst Nematode Infection Resistance
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
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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