Stories

Cows in a field.

Aug. 20, 2026

Building Better Herd Fertility

From genomic testing to reproductive management strategies, CAFNR researchers are helping beef cattle producers improve herd fertility and productivity.
A group of people pose with the Brazil flag.

Aug. 18, 2026

Brazilian ‘BeefLeaders’ visit Missouri to learn about U.S. beef industry

The immersive BeefLeader Experience seeks to broaden perspectives and foster innovation in the beef industry.
A pig surrounded by piglets.

Aug. 11, 2026

Mizzou researcher gives pork producers an edge against extreme heat

Jay Johnson received a $1.15 million USDA grant to expand his HotHog app, which helps producers mitigate heat stress on pigs.
Elizabeth Picking

July 28, 2026

Q&A with Elizabeth Picking

Elizabeth is an MU Extension Field Specialist in Livestock.
Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Center sign

July 26, 2026

Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center hosts 2026 field day

Attendees to learn about the latest research and best practices in crop, livestock and pest management.
Mikaela Adams with a chestnut horse.

June 9, 2026

Get to know Mikaela Adams

Mikaela is an instructor in Animal Sciences and manager of the Equine Teaching Facility.
Agriculture Building

May 12, 2026

CAFNR announces 2026 awardees of dissertation grants

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Office of Research offers the CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) of up to $2,000 to support or partially support dissertation research projects proposed by doctoral students in the College.
Beth and Bell Foltz smile at each other with their heads in their hands in their caps and gowns on Lowry Mall.

May 10, 2026

Celebrating Our Seniors: Spring 2026

CAFNR graduates in the spotlight.
Beth and Bell Foltz smile at each other with their heads in their hands in their caps and gowns on Lowry Mall.

May 5, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Twin sisters trailblaze careers in animal sciences

Beth and Bell Foltz reflect on their CAFNR experiences as they share a dream of becoming veterinarians.
Kiho Lee is bathed in blue light as he sits in front of instrumentation in his laboratory.

April 28, 2026

Unlocking a sustainable way to edit chicken genes

Chicken eggs are already used to harvest helpful proteins called antibodies to protect humans from viruses such as influenza. Now, a breakthrough at the University of Missouri could one day lead to chickens that produce other useful medical proteins in their eggs.