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Feb. 1, 2023

CAFNR Plant Scientist Named AAAS Fellow

In recognition of nearly two decades of work creating rice varieties resistant to certain types of bacteria, Bing Yang, professor of plant sciences, was named as a 2022 American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow. “There is so much diversity within the Society, and it is an honor to be among them,” Yang said. “The recognition of my work and my group inspires me to work harder – to do a better job.” The recognition from AAAS did not come without a long list of accomplishments, however. Fueling his work along the way was Yang’s desire to make an…
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Dec. 13, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Michael McLaughlin

McLaughlin will graduate with a degree in plant sciences.
Rob Myers and team at the Center for Regenerative Agriculture

Nov. 18, 2022

A Growth Mindset

CAFNR’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture leading the way in soil regeneration efforts across the country.
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Nov. 16, 2022

An Exceptional Evening

CAFNR honors six of the college’s outstanding alumni at the 2022 Column Awards.
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Nov. 15, 2022

Two CAFNR Faculty Named 2022 Highly Cited Researchers

Two faculty in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources have been named 2022 Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate.
Mackenzie Ewing serves as an academic advisor for the agricultural systems technology and plant sciences degree programs.

Nov. 15, 2022

CAFNR Advisor Spotlight: Mackenzie Ewing

Ewing serves as an academic advisor for the agricultural systems technology and plant sciences degree programs.
After nearly five years as a United States Marine, Kyle Andrews made the decision to pursue an agricultural systems technology degree at the University of Missouri. Andrews will earn that degree in May and said he is focused on pursuing gradate school after graduation. Photo courtesy of Kyle Andrews.

Nov. 11, 2022

Making a positive impact

Kyle Andrews has a passion for solving problems to help others.
In addition to its fundraiser, the Agronomy Club donated multiple pumpkins from their patch. While the majority of the pumpkins were the traditional orange in color, the Agronomy Club did plant multiple pink pumpkins, too. Those were donated to Alisha’s Pink Pumpkin Painting Party, which was held in mid-October at Jefferson Farm and Garden. Donations are collected during the event and given to the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Mammography Fund. Pictured, left to right: Michael Fidler, Gwen Diepholz, Danielle Dillon, William Lee.

Oct. 22, 2022

Bringing Joy One Pumpkin at a Time

MU Agronomy Club donated pumpkins to groups in Columbia.
Joe Butler secured a job with Gardener's Path, a website dedicated to helping others with gardening advice, planting pointers and in-depth reviews of products, before graduation. While having a job did relieve him of some stress, Butler’s final day as a student did come with some pressure. He was one of two graduates who spoke during the ceremony, the first time that CAFNR has had students speak.

Oct. 22, 2022

Growing His Writing Portfolio

Joe Butler's job with Gardener's Path allows him to combine his two passions – plants and writing.
Rob Myers and Kelly Wilson are presented an award for the Center for Regenerative Agriculture by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Myers holds a framed photo of a grazing cow with an award plaque attached to the frame with Wilson and two MDC representatives flanking him.

Oct. 18, 2022

Center for Regenerative Agriculture Recognized by Missouri Department of Conservation

The CAFNR Center for Regenerative Agriculture (CRA) was recognized with the 2022 External Partner Award by the Missouri Department of Conservation Community and Private Lands Division.