Stories

Austin Wilson repairing a lawnmower.

March 5, 2026

AST Club president makes his mark through leadership, lawnmowers and more 

Austin Wilson is president of CAFNR's Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) Club.

Stephanie Gates holds her Golden Apple Award.

March 5, 2026

Stephanie Gates receives CAFNR Golden Apple Award

Gates is an assistant professor in CAFNR's Division of Biochemistry.

Gentrie Davis

March 4, 2026

Transfer student tackles involvement in student organizations 

Gentrie Davis has dived into the CAFNR community headfirst since starting at Mizzou in the fall.

Researcher crouches down to look at sprouting plants in a row.

Feb. 27, 2026

University of Missouri leads national research to support U.S. cover crop seed industry

With a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Mizzou researchers are leading one of the country’s most ambitious efforts to strengthen the cover crop seed system.

Ben Laizerovich looking out window.

Feb. 27, 2026

Italy study abroad program cooks up unique opportunity for CAFNR student

As a senior studying hospitality management at the University of Missouri, making the choice to study abroad opened the door to possibilities Ben Laizerovich didn’t even know existed.  

Grace Breeding

Feb. 26, 2026

Q&A with a CAFNR alum: When life doesn’t go as planned

Grace Breeding graduated in 2023 with a degree in agribusiness management.

McKenna Kramer

Feb. 26, 2026

CAFNR student scores opportunities for a career in nutrition

McKenna Kramer works with Mizzou Athletics while exploring different career paths.

Caleb O'Neal working.

Feb. 26, 2026

Q&A with Caleb O’Neal

Caleb is an MU Extension field specialist in plant sciences.

Sonja receiving a plaque.

Feb. 20, 2026

SNR faculty member named Fellow of The Academy of Leisure Studies

Sonja Wilhelm Stanis was named a 2026 Fellow.

Dean Daubert speaking to group of people.

Feb. 19, 2026

Catch up with CAFNR – February 2026

A photo gallery of college happenings.