Stories

GPS collars hang on a fence.

April 9, 2026

Mizzou expands virtual fencing for cattle in Missouri and Nebraska

A $3.7 million grant is helping CAFNR's Center for Regenerative Agriculture put GPS-enabled collars on the cattle of 200 livestock producers, saving time and labor.
Portrait of Wes Warren

March 29, 2026

Wes Warren honored as 2025 AAAS Fellow

Three Mizzou researchers recognized for distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science.
Wes Warren sits in his office in front of a computer with charts displayed.

March 29, 2026

Mizzou team discovers what makes all-female fish species a scientific ‘miracle’

Amazon molly fish reproduce asexually yet somehow avoid the genetic mutations that could lead to extinction. Researchers are discovering why.
Abigail Dowell with research poster at State Capitol.

March 24, 2026

Animal sciences student brings research that could revolutionize pork industry to State Capitol

Abigail Dowell's research focuses on finding a more efficient way to feed pigs.
A cow in the background as a producer uses a rotational grazing app on his phone.

Feb. 2, 2026

No fences needed: GPS collars show ‘virtual fencing’ is next frontier of livestock grazing

Center for Regenerative Agriculture is helping Missouri farmers effortlessly rotate their livestock for optimal cover-crop grazing.
A collage of portraits of Wes Warren and David Braun

Feb. 2, 2026

Warren and Braun recognized for outstanding achievements by the Academy of Science of St. Louis

Academy honors genomics research and science leadership.

Nov. 24, 2025

CAFNR announces Matching Equipment Grants Program winners

The CAFNR Office of Research has given out its most recent Equipment Matching Grants, which provide matching support for the purchase of major equipment that will advance the infrastructure available for research and will help improve research metrics identified in the CAFNR Strategic Plan. The equipment must be shared by several faculty members. In total, this funding period saw matching grants of $114,000 from CAFNR, with a total acquisition cost of $551,000 for all equipment.
Top 10 in 10 Years gather for recognition.

Nov. 24, 2025

CAFNR honors top 10 faculty members in research funding

The CAFNR Office of Research recognized the "Top 10 in 10 Years" Friday, Nov. 21, at the annual CAFNR Novemberfest celebration. These are the Top 10 faculty members in research funding over the past decade (2016-25) in CAFNR.
CAFNR Column Award 2025 winners

Nov. 6, 2025

2025 Column Awards recognize outstanding CAFNR alumni

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources honored six recipients with the 2025 CAFNR Column Award for Distinguished Alumni at an event Thursday, Nov. 6. This is the only award specifically for alumni presented by the college – the highest honor bestowed by the College in celebration of outstanding alumni. The awardee class includes one graduate from each of CAFNR’s six divisions, reflecting the six historic columns at the University of Missouri. 
Teagan Schnurbusch

Oct. 22, 2025

A new space for education

Q&A with Teagan Schnurbusch about the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education & Training Laboratory