Stories
Nov. 7, 2023
Q&A with first-generation student Emma Schudel
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Emma Schudel, junior animal sciences major from Columbia, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Nov. 3, 2023
A night of honors: CAFNR celebrates distinguished alumni
2023 Column Awards recognize six exceptional CAFNR alumni.
Nov. 1, 2023
Missouri Foundation Seed moving forward with modernization project
Last year, Missouri Foundation Seed (MFS) received a $3.25 million appropriation from the State of Missouri to modernize its facilities and, ultimately, be more competitive with other states. Today, MFS is hard at work implementing that project.
Oct. 31, 2023
Q&A with Zac Erwin
Zac is a field specialist in livestock.
Oct. 30, 2023
Telling the soy story
CAFNR alumnus is passionate about being a voice for the agriculture industry through telling Missouri soybean farmers’ stories.
Oct. 26, 2023
Branda named to CAFNR International Education Committee after study abroad experience in Barcelona
Diego Branda experienced international sport management and world culture in Barcelona this summer.
Oct. 24, 2023
MU Collegiate Livestock Judging Team sees success at several fall contests
The MU Collegiate Livestock Judging team, including Allison Eitel, senior in agriculture; Brady Schnelten, senior in animal sciences; Grant Stafford, senior in agriculture; Shane Vehige, senior in animal sciences; Addie Thessen, senior in plant sciences; and Jenna Blessing, senior in agriculture, have had a very successful fall season.
Oct. 24, 2023
MU Collegiate Soil Judging Team places third at Soil Science Society of America Region V Contest
The MU Collegiate Soil Judging Team won third place overall and third place for team judging in the Soil Science Society of America Region V soil judging contest. This placement qualifies them for the national contest in Ames, Iowa, April 22-26, 2024. The team includes environmental science majors Victoria Marshall, Kali Dolson, Isaac Reinwald, Alex Kalisz and India Williams.
Oct. 16, 2023
Q&A with transfer student Adeline Thessen
In honor of National Transfer Student week, Adeline Thessen, senior plant sciences major from Taos, Missouri, discusses her experience transferring from Moberly Area Community College to CAFNR.
Oct. 13, 2023
Executive-in-Residence Susan L. Combs, President and CEO of Combs & Company, emphasizes the importance of mentorship and seizing opportunities
Susan L. Combs, B.S. Hospitality Management ’01, inspired students with her keynote speech about her career and her book “Pancakes for Roger.”