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Celebration of Excellence

April 23, 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. 

Celebration of Excellence

April 23, 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.  

Celebration of Excellence

April 23, 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. 

Celebration of Excellence

April 23, 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. 

Celebration of Excellence

April 23, 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. 

Celebration of Excellence

April 23, 2026

David Mendoza-Cózatl named 2026 Brady J. Deaton Fellow in International Agriculture

He was honored at CAFNR's Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 23.

Kantha smiling in office with canned food.

April 21, 2026

Q&A with Kantha Channaiah

Kantha is the state extension specialist of food processing and safety and assistant professor of food science.

Mayhew stands with foot on shovel among other Sustain Mizzou members in garden.

April 19, 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.

cattle grazing

April 13, 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.

Manisha Muthukarruppan, Carissa Bersche and Mathew Kimaku smile and hold their Awards for Academic Distinction.

April 13, 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.