Stories
April 24, 2026
Katy Parcell named 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Junior
Katy Parcell is a junior studying agribusiness management and has shown her dedication to the CAFNR community through her involvement and academic excellence. Parcell was recognized as the college’s 2026 Outstanding Junior at its annual Celebration of Excellence ceremony April 23.
April 24, 2026
Michelle Niemeyer honored with 2026 Safety Leadership Award
Michelle Niemeyer, building coordinator for William Stringer Wing and Eckles Hall, received CAFNR’s 2026 Safety Leadership Award at the college’s annual awards ceremony, Celebration of Excellence, April 23.
April 24, 2026
Mizzou Collegiate Farm Bureau named 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Club/Organization
At CAFNR’s annual Celebration of Excellence, Mizzou Collegiate Farm Bureau (MCFB) was recognized as the college’s 2026 Outstanding Club/Organization. The organization received recognition at the awards ceremony April 23.
April 24, 2026
Gwynivere Newbrough named 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Freshman
University of Missouri freshman Gwynivere Newbrough was recognized as CAFNR’s Outstanding Freshman at the college’s annual Celebration of Excellence ceremony April 23.
April 24, 2026
Clare Staley named 2026 CAFNR Outstanding Sophomore
Clare Staley, a sophomore majoring in agribusiness management, was recognized as CAFNR’s 2026 Outstanding Sophomore at the college’s annual Celebration of Excellence. The awards ceremony took place April 23.
April 22, 2026
Q&A with Kantha Channaiah
Kantha is the state extension specialist of food processing and safety and assistant professor of food science.
April 20, 2026
A voice for the environment: CAFNR student pushes for advocacy while preparing for career in environmental law
Makayla Mayhew advocates for sustainability in the community as president of Sustain Mizzou.
April 14, 2026
Missouri net farm income projected to decline in 2026
The Spring 2026 Farm Income Outlook for Missouri forecasts a decrease in net farm income, driven mainly by a decline in livestock receipts, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri.
April 14, 2026
Four CAFNR students receive Award for Academic Distinction, Hesburgh Scholarship
Three CAFNR students received the award and one CAFNR student received the scholarship at the annual ceremony.
April 14, 2026
Ryu, Thelen graduate from LEAD21
DJ Ryu, director of CAFNR's Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, and Jay Thelen, professor and associate chair, Division of Biochemistry, represented Mizzou among 84 individuals from across the country who completed the LEAD21 leadership-development program. The 21st class of LEAD21 represented land-grant institutions and their strategic partners from across the nation.