Stories

April 21, 2025
Cattle in the cloud: Wearable tech revolutionizes ranching
Researchers at the University of Missouri’s Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SW-REEC) are bringing 21st-century technology to the pasture. By outfitting beef cattle with smart ear tags, researchers hope they can help producers pinpoint the ideal time for breeding — blending traditional livestock know-how with cutting-edge innovation.

April 18, 2025
University of Missouri breaks ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory, announces additional gift for project
Today, the University of Missouri broke ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory.

April 18, 2025
Celebration of Excellence 2025
Honoring the achievements of the CAFNR community.

April 17, 2025
Cindy Greenwood receives 2025 Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff
Cindy Greenwood, program/project support coordinator II in the School of Natural Resources, received the 2025 Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff at CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence April 17.

April 17, 2025
Bing Yang receives Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty at 2025 Celebration of Excellence
Bing Yang, Curators’ Distinguished Professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, received CAFNR’s 2025 Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty as part of the Celebration of Excellence Awards ceremony April 17.

April 17, 2025
Richard Fordyce honored with Mumford Award for Distinguished Service at 2025 Celebration of Excellence
Richard Fordyce, the nominee for undersecretary for farm production and conservation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, received CAFNR’s 2025 Mumford Award for Distinguished Service as part of the college’s Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 17.

April 17, 2025
Bailey Schneider received Outstanding Sophomore Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence
Schneider is an agricultural education major.

April 17, 2025
The University of Missouri Financial Planning Association (MU FPA) receives Outstanding Student Organization as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence
CAFNR's annual awards ceremony was held Thursday, April 17.

April 17, 2025
Preston Kellenberger receives Outstanding Senior Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence
Kellenberger is a biochemistry major.

April 17, 2025
Jenna Fusinatto receives Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence
Fusinatto is an academic advisor in the School of Natural Resources.