Stories
Oct. 23, 2025
A jungle in the Rec: Tiger Garden brings nature indoors
This past summer, the rec green space underwent a transformation by Hanna Souther, wedding and event coordinator at Tiger Garden, and one of her students.
Oct. 22, 2025
Mizzou researchers help farmers prevent and manage livestock losses
University of Missouri researchers have been traveling the state, leading workshops on proper and safe composting methods.
Oct. 6, 2025
Jeff Barizon Named Driver to Distinction
Barizon was presented with the award on Oct. 6, 2025.
Sep. 25, 2025
Q&A with Emily Althoff
Emily Althoff is an assistant extension professor and the state extension specialist of urban entomology.
Sep. 10, 2025
CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Fall 2025
CAFNR welcomes 12 new faculty members.
Sep. 8, 2025
Michelle Brooks Named Driver to Distinction
CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert recognized Instructor Michelle Brooks with the CAFNR Driver to Distinction award during a surprise visit to her classroom Sept. 4, 2025. Heike Bücking, director of the Division of Plant Science and Technology; Debbie Finke, professor and associate director of the Division of Plant Science and Technology; Vicki Bryan, coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group; and David Braun, director of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group, joined Daubert for the surprise. Brooks was honored for her years of service to the Mizzou plant community’s research and teaching needs.
Aug. 20, 2025
Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials
A new study, led by researchers at Mizzou, has uncovered how poplar trees can naturally adjust a key part of their wood chemistry based on changes in their environment. This discovery could help create better biofuels and other sustainable products.
Aug. 14, 2025
Q&A with Summer Welcome leader Dylan Hoyt
Dylan Hoyt, a sophomore from Martinsburg, Missouri, majoring in plant sciences, served as a Summer Welcome Leader.
Aug. 12, 2025
Biochar improves soil health for cotton production, study confirms
A team of researchers led by the University of Missouri is giving new purpose to an established material — biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from leftover plant waste — and showing how it can address challenges facing today’s cotton growers.
Aug. 12, 2025
Drones can more efficiently measure the health of corn plants, study finds
Researchers at the University of Missouri have found a mix of drones and AI can help farmers measure the health of their corn more efficiently.