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Portrait of Isaiah McKay in his graduation gown.

Dec. 18, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Isaiah McKay

McKay graduates December 2025 with a degree in natural resource science and management.
Students in caps and gowns.

Dec. 17, 2025

USDA study shows increased job demand for CAFNR graduates in the next five years

A new national employment outlook study conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projected a five-year outlook in those fields, from 2025 to 2030. The report forecasts more than 104,000 annual job openings, a demand expected to exceed the supply of qualified graduates.
Man asks question from audience.

Dec. 17, 2025

CAFNR students showcase small businesses, compete for funding

Last month, three CAFNR students participated in Mizzou's Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator Finale, with two placing high enough to receive funding for their business ideas – and all three receiving valuable experience.
The 2025 Agroforestry Symposium -- a room full of attendees with a speaker.

Dec. 16, 2025

Center for Agroforestry hosts 17th Annual Symposium, focused around opportunities in emerging tree crop industries

The Agroforestry Symposium: Growing Opportunities in Emerging Tree Crop Industries will feature farmers, researchers and industry professionals working to catalyze market development for perennial specialty crops across the United States. With a special focus on chestnut, pecan, hazelnut, black walnut, and elderberry, panelists will analyze and explore market drivers for these high-value crops from the farm gate to the grocery store shelf.
Maiya Foster in her graduation robe.

Dec. 16, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Maiya Foster

Q: Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri?A: I chose the University of Missouri because I wanted to attend a large institution with broad opportunities to explore different paths. I knew I wanted to get involved in research early on, so I was excited that Mizzou is an R1 university with strong support for undergraduate researchers. The generous financial aid I received also played an important role, as it has allowed me to pursue my degree and gain extensive research experience while remaining on track to graduate debt-free. Q: Why did you choose to pursue your degree?A: My…
Dojin (DJ) Ryu

Dec. 15, 2025

Message from Dojin Ryu

Annual message for the Division of Food, Nutrition & Exercise Sciences alumni newsletter.
Ron Mittler

Dec. 15, 2025

Ron Mittler selected to represent Mizzou for prestigious 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Ron Mittler, Curators' Distinguished Professor of Plant Science and Technology, has been selected as the University of Missouri’s 2026 recipient of the SEC Faculty Achievement Award. The purpose of this award is to honor individuals with outstanding records in both teaching and research while serving as role models for junior faculty and students.
Michael poses with colleagues.

Dec. 12, 2025

CAFNR Honors Michael Dennigmann as Driver to Distinction

Dennigmann is a senior research specialist.
Grid lines across a river view.

Dec. 9, 2025

CAFNR Forward: Charting the Future with Generative AI

A special series on generative AI’s role across CAFNR. We dive into the latest AI applications in agriculture, food science, health, and natural resource management.
Bill hiking.

Dec. 9, 2025

Get to know Bill McKelvey

Bill is a project coordinator in the Division of Applied Social Sciences.