Stories

Jan. 10, 2024

CAFNR Ag-celerator for Agricultural Technologies (CAAT) winners announced

The CAFNR Ag-celerator for Agricultural Technologies (CAAT) is a translational research funding opportunity for faculty in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR).

small, green, leafy plants are growing in a black tray under a grow light

Jan. 10, 2024

Biofuel boost

As the climate continues to change and the landscape of the agriculture industry also shifts in response, one CAFNR researcher’s work is making strides that support the health of the planet and the farming families that feed us.

David Brown smiling at camera in a suit and bowtie.

Jan. 2, 2024

Q&A with David Brown

Get to know livestock field specialist David Brown.

Jess Orsini with Dean Daubert holding award

Dec. 18, 2023

Jessica Orsini Named Driver to Distinction

Award based on CAFNR's Drive to Distinction Strategic Plan.

Three people, one female and two male, posing for a photo.

Dec. 18, 2023

CAFNR Students Selected as Missouri Farm Bureau Ambassadors

Madison Meyer, sophomore plant sciences major, and Caleb Simpson, freshman agribusiness management major, were named the 2024 Missouri Farm Bureau Ambassadors at the 109th Missouri Farm Bureau annual meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks during the first weekend in December.

Dec. 18, 2023

CAFNR Student Award Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad

Carlee Long, senior in agribusiness management, and Kenny Henk, sophomore in plant sciences, have received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

People tasting ice cream samples while students look on

Dec. 14, 2023

Product development is sweet

Food science and nutrition students spent the fall semester developing other UM System universities’ answer to Tiger Stripe ice cream.

William Lee (left) and fellow plant science and technology student Felicity Guttmann (right) presented a poster about Agronomy Club at a recent conference.

Dec. 14, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with William Lee

Get to know plant science and technology senior William Lee.

Tamia Ray smiling with grad cap.

Dec. 14, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Tamia Ray

Get to know nutrition and exercise senior, Tamia Ray

Jack Dorson by M.

Dec. 14, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Jack Dorson

Get to know Park, Recreation, Sport and Tourism senior, Jack Dorson