Stories

a group of people wearing black and gold

Sep. 12, 2024

Catch Up With CAFNR – September 2024

Jim Crawford, Graves-Chapple Director, visits with Mandy Bish and Wayne Flanary at the Graves-Chapple EEC field day. New students attended the CAFNR Fall Roundup on Wednesday, September 29, at the Trowbridge Event Center. Over 300 freshmen and transfer students connected with representatives from 40+ CAFNR clubs. They also enjoyed a dinner featuring Tiger Stripe ice cream and received new CAFNR shirts. On Aug. 30, the CAFNR community celebrated College Colors Day, and Black and Gold Friday. Tomato Festival attendees taste-test tomatoes, peppers and more! Local vendors partnered with Extension Master Gardeners, Jefferson Farm and Garden and the Central Missouri Research…
Tom Spencer discusses research with a graduate student

Sep. 11, 2024

Tom Spencer leads by example

Mizzou’s vice chancellor for research has spent decades researching the reproductive system. Now, he’s continuing to lead research into women’s reproductive health with support from a NIH MERIT Award.
rob meyers stands among mature corn.

Sep. 5, 2024

Five ways the Center for Regenerative Agriculture is cultivating growth in Missouri

For Rob Myers, preparing farmers for a productive future is a top priority. With over $40 million in funding, his center is transforming farming techniques in Missouri and beyond.
Soyon Park holds a petri dish with parasitic plants.

Sep. 4, 2024

CAFNR plant scientist’s innovative research could revolutionize genome editing in high-value crops

A CAFNR plant scientist’s research could reimagine possibilities for genome editing in plants — especially for many high-economic-impact plants in Missouri like soybeans and maize. Soyon Park, assistant professor of plant science and technology, is attempting to develop a protocol that would allow scientists to edit plant genomes through parasitic plants.
Wildflower Grove in Kirksville, Mo.

Sep. 4, 2024

Garden ‘n Grow grows business for small town

Casey Jefferson Coy enrolled in the Garden ’n Grow program, which led her to open her own flower shop in Greencastle, Mo.
Vice Chancellor and Dean Daubert smiling

Sep. 3, 2024

Vice chancellor and dean Christopher Daubert takes over as IFT president

Christopher Daubert, vice chancellor and dean, became the 85th president of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), effective Sept. 1, 2024.
Melissa Draves

Sep. 3, 2024

Graduate student spotlight: Q&A with Melissa Draves

Melissa Draves is a third-year Ph. D. student in the Division of Plant Science and Technology with a focus in plant breeding, genetics and genomics.
Harmeet Singh stands in a soybean field

Sep. 3, 2024

Graduate Student Spotlight: Q&A with Harmeet Singh

Harmeet Singh is pursuing a Ph.D. in plant, insect and microbial and conducts his research at the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center in Portageville, Mo.
Chrisee Brandl at her graduation from the University of Missouri.

Aug. 29, 2024

Q&A with Chrisee Brandl

Chrisee Brandl is an MU Extension livestock field specialist.
Students work in a lab.

Aug. 22, 2024

CAFNR Hosts Summer Academies for High School Students

CAFNR offers many opportunities for high school students to explore the different majors in the college during the summer.