Stories

April 13, 2026

Meet CAFNR’s 2026 Mizzou ‘39 recipients 

Three CAFNR students share their undergraduate experiences after being recognized as one of Mizzou's 39 outstanding seniors.

April 10, 2026

Mizzou expands virtual fencing for cattle in Missouri and Nebraska

A $3.7 million grant is helping CAFNR's Center for Regenerative Agriculture put GPS-enabled collars on the cattle of 200 livestock producers, saving time and labor.

April 7, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Environmental sciences major forecasts a future in meteorology 

From broadcast to undergraduate research, Thomas Schwent has made his mark in atmospheric science at Mizzou.

April 2, 2026

Junior studying food science awarded prestigious national scholarship for undergraduate research 

Oscar Bomgaars is one of five students across the U.S. awarded the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) Educational Scholarship in 2026.

April 2, 2026

U.S. Navy veteran returns to school with new mission to preserve forest ecosystems 

Ben Walters is pursuing undergraduate degrees in environmental sciences and natural resource and science management.

March 31, 2026

Mizzou wins second place in National Championship for Collegiate Soil Judging

India Williams, a senior in Mizzou's School of Natural Resources, also placed second as an individual.

March 31, 2026

Plant sciences student shares experience at National Collegiate Landscape Competition 

Out of 54 schools, Mizzou solidified their ranking in the top 10 in only their third time competing.  

March 30, 2026

Q&A with Chase Floyd

Chase is the state extension crop protection specialist.

March 30, 2026

Wes Warren honored as 2025 AAAS Fellow

Three Mizzou researchers recognized for distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science.

March 30, 2026

Mizzou team discovers what makes all-female fish species a scientific ‘miracle’

Amazon molly fish reproduce asexually yet somehow avoid the genetic mutations that could lead to extinction. Researchers are discovering why.