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Feb. 23, 2023

2023 CAFNR Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program Winners Announced

The second batch of proposals funded by CAFNR’s Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program has been announced. The Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program supports nascent, collaborative, multi transdisciplinary research with the goal of developing a competitive proposal for federal funding. The following proposals were selected (listed by the PI, Co-PI/s and title of the project): David Braun, Zachary Traylor, Sherry Flint-Garcia and Pavel Somavat; Developing the new “craft whiskey” market: Evaluation of Missouri heritage corn lines Jill Kanaley and Abdelnaby Khalyfa; Sleep Restriction, Exosomes and Insulin Resistance Abraham Khoo; Novel ways to increase biomass oil production Mengshi Lin and Jung Mun (Journey) Yang; Development…

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Dec. 14, 2022

Book Edited By CAFNR Faculty Member Published

A new book edited by CAFNR faculty member published by the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization.

Oct. 18, 2022

CAFNR Research Symposium Poster Winners Announced

More than 90 posters were showcased at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources' first in-person Research Symposium.

Michael Stambaugh

Sep. 9, 2022

Michael Stambaugh Awarded Charles Bullard Fellowship in Forest Research

Established in 1907, Harvard Forest is Harvard University's 4,000-acre laboratory and classroom.

Aug. 24, 2022

Anthony Lupo Recognized by National Weather Association

Anthony Lupo has received the 2022 Special Appreciation Award from the National Weather Association (NWA) for accomplishments in meteorological research with implications for sub-seasonal to seasonal forecasting, and for his continued support of his student’s involvement in the NWA. The award was presented during the NWA Awards Luncheon on Aug. 24. Lupo is a professor of atmospheric science in the School of Natural Resources.

Clark Gantzer

Aug. 5, 2022

Clark Gantzer Named 2022 Sigma Xi Fellow

Gantzer is a professor emeritus of soil science.

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June 15, 2022

Coronavirus Sewershed Surveillance Project Earns Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity

Chung-Ho Lin is a research associate professor and lead scientist in the bioremediation program at the MU Center for Agroforestry.

Jenna Fusinatto

May 23, 2022

Jenna Fusinatto Receives Distinguished Service Award from CAFNR Alumni Association

This award recognizes an outstanding University of Missouri and CAFNR faculty or staff member, alumni or student who has demonstrated a long-term commitment of service to the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Greg Rotert

May 23, 2022

Greg Rotert Honored with True Tiger Volunteer Award from CAFNR Alumni Association

The True Tiger award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources through volunteer efforts and a sincere dedication to the University.

May 13, 2022

CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) Winners Announced

The CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) are offered through the CAFNR Office of Research.