Stories
Sep. 24, 2024
Joro spiders are nothing to worry about – yet
The Joro spider, a colorful orb weaver from Asia, is slowly making its way northward and is likely to invade Missouri soon.
Sep. 23, 2024
CAFNR students gain varied industry experiences through summer internships
Students throughout CAFNR participated in internships across the nation and many facets of the agricultural industry to prepare for their future careers.
Sep. 20, 2024
Uzbek interns collaborate with Plant Science and Technology faculty, bringing global perspectives to research
This summer, seven students from Uzbekistan worked alongside a variety of College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ (CAFNR) faculty as interns, learning valuable insights and broadening the horizons of their mentors along the way.
Sep. 12, 2024
CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Fall 2024
Eighteen new faculty members have recently joined CAFNR.
Sep. 5, 2024
Five ways the Center for Regenerative Agriculture is cultivating growth in Missouri
For Rob Myers, preparing farmers for a productive future is a top priority. With over $40 million in funding, his center is transforming farming techniques in Missouri and beyond.
Sep. 4, 2024
CAFNR plant scientist’s innovative research could revolutionize genome editing in high-value crops
A CAFNR plant scientist’s research could reimagine possibilities for genome editing in plants — especially for many high-economic-impact plants in Missouri like soybeans and maize. Soyon Park, assistant professor of plant science and technology, is attempting to develop a protocol that would allow scientists to edit plant genomes through parasitic plants.
Sep. 3, 2024
Graduate student spotlight: Q&A with Melissa Draves
Melissa Draves is a third-year Ph. D. student in the Division of Plant Science and Technology with a focus in plant breeding, genetics and genomics.
Sep. 3, 2024
Graduate Student Spotlight: Q&A with Harmeet Singh
Harmeet Singh is pursuing a Ph.D. in plant, insect and microbial and conducts his research at the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center in Portageville, Mo.
Aug. 22, 2024
CAFNR Hosts Summer Academies for High School Students
CAFNR offers many opportunities for high school students to explore the different majors in the college during the summer.
July 31, 2024
CAFNR Students Selected for Honors College Cherng Summer Scholars Program
The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing.