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June 15, 2025
Catch Up with CAFNR – June 2025
Catch Up with CAFNR, June 2025: A photo gallery of CAFNR happenings!
June 15, 2025
Private, public cooperators reduce Missouri feral hog numbers
MU Extension continues to support landowners and communities in protecting farms, forests and watersheds from feral hogs.
June 10, 2025
Mizzou scientists create a novel genetically engineered pig model for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking step toward understanding — and ultimately — preventing Alzheimer’s disease, CAFNR researchers created a novel genetically engineered pig model that mirrors a key genetic mutation found in humans with early-onset Alzheimer’s.
June 9, 2025
Mizzou field days set for sites across state
Ag centers to host producers, share innovations and practices.
June 4, 2025
SNR researcher dives into Paraguayan fish conservation with Fulbright Award
Allison Pease, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources at Mizzou’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to support an ambitious six-month research project in Paraguay focused on conserving the country’s diverse river fish populations.
May 29, 2025
Hot genes: CAFNR scientist earns Fulbright to study heat-resistant cattle in India
Behura will travel to Odisha, India, in two separate four-month visits to partner with researchers at Utkal University. There, he will study how native cattle breeds are genetically and epigenetically adapting to increasingly intense and prolonged heat conditions.
May 27, 2025
Jeff Wood recognized by agInnovation North Central
Jeff Wood, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, was recognized by agInnovation North Central as the recipient of the 2025 agInnovation Early Career Excellence in Agricultural Innovation Award. “Dr. Wood’s impactful research on the ‘breathing of the biosphere,’ provides critical insight into stress resilience of forests and other agroecosystems caused by extreme weather events,” said Hector Santiago, agInnovation North Central chairman. “Moreover, the scientific community greatly respects him as a scientist, as evidenced by his role as a journal editor, expert reviewer on federal agency proposals, awards received, and invitations to speak at professional society…
May 26, 2025
Q&A with Heather Conrow
Heather Conrow is an MU Extension livestock field specialist.
May 21, 2025
Six CAFNR staff members honored with Driver to Distinction Award
CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert recognized six CAFNR staff members with the CAFNR Driver to Distinction award at the CAFNR Staff Council “Squeeze the Day” Staff Appreciation Week lunch. The awardees were recognized for their willingness to go above and beyond to create the best CAFNR experience for students and staff. Awardees include:
May 14, 2025
Jefferson Farm & Garden provides bedding plants to nonprofits statewide
MU Extension’s Jefferson Farm and Garden has raised about 5,000 spring bedding plants so far for over 750 educational and community gardens.