July 19, 2023

New study uses gene prediction tool to select premium grade Angus herds in Missouri and across the United States

In his latest research study, University of Missouri’s Jared Decker proves a new genomic prediction tool can help select best-in-class commercial cattle for superior breeding characteristics.

July 17, 2023

Ask the expert: What’s causing the severe Midwestern drought?

University of Missouri climate expert and interim state climatologist Anthony Lupo explains the atmospheric patterns driving drought conditions in the Midwest.

July 6, 2023

National Academy of Inventors names MU’s Randall Prather to 2022 Fellows Program

Prather is one of only 169 academic inventors to receive the prestigious honor this year.

June 29, 2023

New agricultural economist survey forecasts key drivers of U.S. ag outlook

The University of Missouri’s agricultural policy research centers, in partnership with Farm Journal, will release a national monthly survey of leading agricultural economists to forecast agricultural market trends.

June 29, 2023

Four Tigers receive inaugural Remington Williams Award

June 26, 2023

‘I was meant to be here’

Junior Amari Celestine reflects on how gymnastics and sorority involvement have helped her grow.

June 23, 2023

MU awards 46 Research Council grants

June 21, 2023

Missouri Agriculture, Food and Forestry Innovation Center cultivates growth in local agribusinesses

The center, using a recent $1.3 million USDA grant, supports Missouri’s value-added agricultural producers with a variety of hands-on assistance and resources.

June 15, 2023

Talking trees

For the Mark Twain National Forest Project, MU researchers at the Center for Tree-Ring Science are using dendrochronology — the method of dating the annual growth rings in trees to inform a variety of disciplines and problems — to better understand the earth’s climate and wildfire history. Such research is crucial to understanding the long-term health of Missouri’s natural resources.

June 1, 2023

New MU study examines variability of water, carbon in Missouri agriculture ecosystems and future impact on crops

In a world with unpredictable climate patterns, learning best practices for ensuring staple crops like corn and soybeans can adapt to changes in weather is paramount.