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Sam Lord smiling.

April 17, 2024

Samuel Lord honored with 2024 Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award

Lord was awarded the Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence Awards.

Cindy Greenwood

April 17, 2024

Cindy Greenwood honored with Safety Leadership Award at Celebration of Excellence

Kelly Nelson, MU Extension agronomist, has received CAFNR's 2024 J.W. Burch State Specialist Agricultural Extension Award as part of the Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 16.

Jeri Lou Zimmerman

April 17, 2024

Jeri Lou Zimmerman honored with 2024 Outstanding Staff Award

Zimmerman honored with Outstanding Staff Award at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence Awards.

Harpreet Kaur

April 17, 2024

Harpreet Kaur recieves Distinguished Dissertation Award at Celebration of Excellence 

Harpreet Kaur has received the William R. Lamberson Distinguished Dissertation award. She completed her Ph.D. in Plant, Insect and Microbial Sciences in 2023.  Harpreet Kaur Portions of Kaur’s dissertation, “Drainage Water Management Practices Affect Water Quality, Soil Properties, and Crop Production,” have been submitted to 11 journal publications, and five of those have been published in reputable journals. Additionally, Kaur has presented her research to national and international groups.  In addition to her Ph.D., Kaur completed an M.S. in statistics simultaneously, giving her a deeper understanding of statistical analysis of her findings.   “I have been impressed by her academic achievements…

April 17, 2024

Mizzou Women in Natural Resources (WNR) receives Outstanding Student Organization as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence

Mizzou Women in Natural Resources (WNR) was named outstanding Student Organization at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony, held Tuesday, April 16.

Lauryn Robnett

April 17, 2024

Lauryn Robnett receives Outstanding Senior Award as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence 

Robnett is an agribusiness management major.

Kathryn Wenger

April 17, 2024

Kathryn Wenger receives Outstanding Junior Award as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence 

Wenger is a biochemistry major.

Harleigh Lewis

April 17, 2024

Harleigh Lewis received Outstanding Sophomore Award as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence 

Lewis is an agricultural education major.

Charlie Lewis

April 17, 2024

Charlie Lewis received Outstanding Freshman Award as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence   

Lewis is an environmental sciences major.

Person smiling at the camera wearing blue coat and red tie.

April 15, 2024

Q&A with Rudra Baral

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?I am the regional agronomy specialist at the MU Extension. I serve Cole, Gasconade, Miller, Maries, Osage, and Pulaski counties. How long have you worked in this position?I have been in this role since September 2023 What is your favorite part about the work you do?One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is the direct impact I have on the local farming communities. I enjoy providing valuable information, innovative solutions, and support to farmers, helping them enhance their practices and overcome challenges. Additionally, the opportunity to…