Stories

Dec. 6, 2024

Plant Science and Technology professor named American Society of Agronomy 2024 Fellow

Fellow is the highest recognition bestowed by the American Society of Agronomy.

A man with dark hair, brown eyes, and black-rimmed glasses in a black t-shirt with a Mizzou athletic tiger emblem on it stands in front of a public art sculpture in the bond Life Sciences building. He is smiling and leaning on a railing

Dec. 6, 2024

Plant Science and Technology faculty member receives International Engagement Award -Outstanding Faculty Contribution

David Mendoza-Cozatl, associate professor in the MU Division of Plant Science and Technology, was named recipient of a 2024 MU International Engagement Award by MU International Programs. The MU International Engagement Awards recognize the outstanding work carried out by faculty, staff and students to internationalize the University of Missouri. The awards recognize meaningful and sustained commitments to international work, whether directly on campus or brought back to the campus from an engagement abroad. In order to demonstrate their effect upon internationalizing the campus, nominees must clearly indicate the concrete impact made upon scholarship, students or MU programs by their international work. Mendoza-Cozatl is a…

Three people pose for an award presentation.

Dec. 6, 2024

Jason Young, instructor in the School of Natural Resources, receives the Golden Apple Award

Young, internship supervisor for Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism students in the School of Natural Resources, received the award to acknowledge his teaching excellence.

Jafar Tanin stands with arms outstretched in front of a field planted with wheat.

Dec. 2, 2024

MU scholar breathes new life into wheat breeding program

With wheat planting on the rise, visiting scholar Jafar Tanin is revitalizing Mizzou’s wheat breeding efforts for Missouri growers.

Mary Agnes and Al McQuinn at a podium with MU banner behind them.

Nov. 22, 2024

The gratitude of latitude

Alumnus Al McQuinn establishes a legacy at Mizzou.

Two students pose with trays of food.

Nov. 21, 2024

Dietetics and Nutrition and Exercise Physiology students practice community nutrition and serve others at The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

Students earn credentials for their future accreditation as dieticians by hosting food demos and packing groceries at The Food Bank Market.

A student looks at a wine glass.

Nov. 20, 2024

Cheers to learning

In Katherine Hagely’s Grapes and Wines of the World class, students explore agriculture, history, geography and culture through rosé-colored glasses.

Cory Bromfield

Nov. 20, 2024

Q&A with Cory Bromfield

Cory Bromfield is an assistant extension professor in swine production.

When Tad and Kim Carnahan moved from Colorado to Missouri, they sought out the services of the University of Missouri for research-based information to help them grow their Linn County operation. The Carnahans use practices taught in grazing schools by MU Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Photo by Linda Geist.

Nov. 20, 2024

Forage, cattle producers embrace change in move from Colorado to Missouri

Lifelong learners turned to the University of Missouri Extension after moving from Colorado.

Goats, cows, combine and silage.

Nov. 18, 2024

MU Extension releases enterprise budgets for 2025

Missouri farmers and ranchers can plan ahead with new enterprise budgets.