Strengthen Communities

Feb. 3, 2026

No fences needed: GPS collars show ‘virtual fencing’ is next frontier of livestock grazing

Mizzou’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture is helping Missouri farmers effortlessly rotate their livestock for optimal cover-crop grazing.

Nov. 7, 2025

New program expands expert support for Missouri’s early childhood workforce

RISE-MO announced during ribbon cutting celebrating renovations to Mizzou’s Child Development Lab

Oct. 22, 2025

Drones, AI and ducks: How Mizzou is leading the future of wildlife conservation

University of Missouri researchers are using drones and artificial intelligence to help the Missouri Department of Conservation manage wildlife populations, particularly water birds.

Oct. 21, 2025

Mizzou researchers help farmers prevent and manage livestock losses

Hands-on workshops teach biosecurity and composting techniques to protect farms from disease.

Sep. 19, 2025

$4 million grant to fund telehealth research center

At the center, researchers will gather data on current telehealth use in rural areas, evaluate effectiveness and recommend changes to policy.

July 30, 2025

MU Extension gardens cultivate connections

Community gardens program helps grow connections and tackle food insecurity.

July 7, 2025

From service to startups

Mizzou’s entrepreneurship bootcamp empowers post-9/11 veterans with service-connected disabilities to launch new businesses.

May 28, 2025

Banks using AI are better at identifying creditworthy borrowers from afar, new study finds

A Mizzou researcher found that banks with greater AI usage offer distant borrowers lower interest rates and see loan defaults less often.

April 7, 2025

MU Center for Agroforestry patents first black walnut cultivar, marking a milestone for Missouri’s tree nut industry

The newly patented "Hickman" Walnut is a key step toward expanding Missouri's black walnut industry, offering greater economic opportunities for growers through improved nut production.

March 3, 2025

New research sheds light on breastfeeding barriers in rural communities  

Mizzou study examines factors impacting why rural first-time moms often switch from breastfeeding to formula feeding their infants.