Stories

Jafar Tanin stands with arms outstretched in front of a field planted with wheat.

Dec. 2, 2024

MU scholar breathes new life into wheat breeding program

With wheat planting on the rise, visiting scholar Jafar Tanin is revitalizing Mizzou’s wheat breeding efforts for Missouri growers.
Mary Agnes and Al McQuinn at a podium with MU banner behind them.

Nov. 22, 2024

The gratitude of latitude

Alumnus Al McQuinn establishes a legacy at Mizzou.
Two students pose with trays of food.

Nov. 21, 2024

Dietetics and Nutrition and Exercise Physiology students practice community nutrition and serve others at The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

Students earn credentials for their future accreditation as dieticians by hosting food demos and packing groceries at The Food Bank Market.
A student looks at a wine glass.

Nov. 20, 2024

Cheers to learning

In Katherine Hagely’s Grapes and Wines of the World class, students explore agriculture, history, geography and culture through rosé-colored glasses.
Cory Bromfield

Nov. 20, 2024

Q&A with Cory Bromfield

Cory Bromfield is an assistant extension professor in swine production.
When Tad and Kim Carnahan moved from Colorado to Missouri, they sought out the services of the University of Missouri for research-based information to help them grow their Linn County operation. The Carnahans use practices taught in grazing schools by MU Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Photo by Linda Geist.

Nov. 20, 2024

Forage, cattle producers embrace change in move from Colorado to Missouri

Lifelong learners turned to the University of Missouri Extension after moving from Colorado.
Goats, cows, combine and silage.

Nov. 18, 2024

MU Extension releases enterprise budgets for 2025

Missouri farmers and ranchers can plan ahead with new enterprise budgets.
A sign that says

Nov. 18, 2024

Hospitality Management alumna provides unique real-world opportunity to current CAFNR students

Kelly Gillespie, B.S. ’23, Operations Director of Eclipse Catering and Events, supervised current hospitality management students as they executed a public event, “Murder at the Speakeasy,” for their senior capstone.
A group of students poses for a photo with their professor.

Nov. 15, 2024

Shuangyu Xu, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, receives the Golden Apple Award

Xu, the only professor of tourism in the School of Natural Resources, received the award to acknowledge her teaching excellence.
A student works in a computer lab.

Nov. 14, 2024

Environmental Sciences students get hands-on experience creating the Campus Weather Forecast

Students with an emphasis in Atmosphere prepare for their careers as meteorologists by assembling the campus weather forecast each week.