Stories
April 28, 2024
Dairy Products Evaluation Team sees success at national competition
The MU Dairy Products Evaluation Team competed in the National Dairy Products Evaluation contest on April 16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.
April 28, 2024
MU Agronomy Club sees success at Students of Agronomy, Soil & Environmental Sciences Spring Meeting
MU Agronomy Club attended the SASES (Students of Agronomy, Soil & Environmental Sciences) Spring Meeting hosted by The Ohio State University April 12-15. The crops judging team placed second overall.
April 28, 2024
Collaborative CAFNR research paper published in American Journal of Botany
“Halophytes and heavy metals: A multi-omics approach to understand the role of gene and genome duplication in the abiotic stress tolerance of Cakile maritima” was published in the American Journal of Botany, a combined effort between CAFNR students and computer sciences students.
April 28, 2024
Three CAFNR students and alumni honored by National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions.
April 24, 2024
David Mendoza-Cózatl named Outstanding Director of Graduate Studies
David Mendoza-Cózatl named Outstanding Director of Graduate Studies
April 18, 2024
Felix Fritschi elected President-Elect of Crop Science Society of America
Felix Fritschi elected President-Elect of Crop Science Society of America
April 16, 2024
Genevieve Howard receives 2024 Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff
Genevieve Howard, web and social media strategist, CAFNR’s Office of Marketing and Communications, received the 2024 Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff at the Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 16.
April 16, 2024
Ron Mittler receives Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty at 2024 Celebration of Excellence
Ron Mittler, Curators’ Distinguished Professor, Division of Plant Science and Technology, received CAFNR’s 2024 Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty as part of the Celebration of Excellence Awards ceremony April 16.
April 16, 2024
Craig Schenck honored with 2024 Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award
Schenck awarded the Outstanding Early Career Teacher award at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence Awards.
April 16, 2024
Ernie Verslues honored with Mumford Award for Distinguished Service at 2024 Celebration of Excellence
Ernie Verslues, president and CEO of MFA, Inc., received CAFNR’s 2024 Mumford Award for Distinguished Service as part of the Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 16.