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July 19, 2024
Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center to host field day
The University of Missouri’s Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (NM-REEC) invites the public to its annual Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 1, where attendees have the opportunity for an in-person look at research conducted at the REEC.
July 18, 2024
Planted for Growth
Across the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES), faculty are cultivating not just plants and livestock, but a brighter future for generations to come. That means not only continuing the research that helps nourish people across the globe but also tending to and growing the facilities that help make that research possible.
July 5, 2024
Plant Science and Technology researcher part of $10 million USDA grant to accelerate adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices
The five-year project, funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and led by Ohio State University, will work with farmers ‘From the Ground Up’
June 26, 2024
Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships
Twelve Mizzou students were selected to receive Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarships. AFA’s mission is to “build bridges for young leaders, fostering engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.”
June 26, 2024
DAREC Symposium poster winners announced
The new MU Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center (DAREC) held its first-ever Digital Agriculture Symposium June 20-21. The symposium included a poster session, and four students, two graduate and two undergraduate, were recognized with awards for their work. Rana Das poses with his first place winning poster during the first DAREC Symposium. The following students placed in the poster session: First place: Rana Das, pursuing a Ph.D. in biological engineering Second place: Trace Thompson, pursuing an M.S. in plant, insect and microbial sciences Third place: Madi Mitchell and Morgan Mathison, both pursuing a B.S. in plant sciences…
June 25, 2024
Q&A with Hunter Lovewell
Hunter Lovewell is an MU Extension agronomy field specialist.
June 24, 2024
Errin Anderson Named Driver to Distinction
CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert recognized Errin Anderson, program coordinator in Biochemistry, with a CAFNR Driver to Distinction award June 14, 2024, in honor of the integral role she plays in Biochemistry’s faculty recruitment efforts. In the past year alone, Anderson’s attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills contributed greatly to the successful recruitment of two faculty members and the campus visits of four MizzouForward candidates. …
June 17, 2024
New director announced for RaFF
The Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri has selected Alejandro Plastina as the center’s new director, starting Sept. 1, 2024. Plastina will join the Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) faculty as an associate professor within the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri. “I am thrilled and honored to be named the new director for the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF),” Plastina said. “I will focus on expanding and solidifying the good research, extension and education work of the Center. My ultimate goal…
June 11, 2024
Catch Up With CAFNR – June 2024
Grazing School at the Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center, held May 15-17, was a success! Students participated in a pasture allocation exercise, learned proper fencing techniques and gained an understanding of forage quality and persistence. Staff Advisory Council and CAFNR colleagues gathered in Buck’s Ice Cream Place to surprise Secley Kennedy with the news that she had received the Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award – Clerical/Office. Kennedy, FNES Director & Chair’s Assistant and FNES Division Coordinator, also serves as the CAFNR Staff Advisory Council Chair. She was presented with the award during Staff Recognition Week. Scott Brown (center), associate extension…
June 10, 2024
Get to know Stephen Evans
Meier is a strategic communications associate in the School of Natural Resources.