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Congratulations, Torq’N Tigers | Mizzou Quarter Scale Tractor Pulling Team, for placing 5th overall in the 2026 ASABE Qu...
06/03/2026

Congratulations, Torq’N Tigers | Mizzou Quarter Scale Tractor Pulling Team, for placing 5th overall in the 2026 ASABE Quarter Scale Tractor Competition!

Out of 23 teams competing, the Torq’N Tigers A-Team placed first in the Performance, Durability and 1,100-lb Low Hook Pull categories.

Mizzou’s Torq’N Tigers design and build quarter scale pulling tractors. Student members test the team design at contests each year and receive opportunities to develop leadership and management skills. Members also get to connect with industry engineers through the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE).

A-Team:
Jacob Lakenburger – Graduating Senior, Mechanical Engineering
Aidan Engbert – Graduating Senior, Information Technology
Jack Knop – Graduating Senior, Mechanical Engineering
Trevor Blanken- Graduating Senior, Mechanical Engineering
Andrew Kabrick - Graduating Senior, Mechanical Engineering
Evan Masterson - Graduating Senior, Agricultural Systems Technology
Avery Thomas – Senior, Mechanical Engineering
Braden Denning – Senior, Engineering Technology

X-Team:
Olivia Taylor – Junior, Sociology
Garbielle Shern - Junior, Agricultural Systems Technology
Braden Sloan – Senior, Mechanical Engineering
Krista Wojcikiewicz - Junior, Mechanical Engineering
Gage Benskin – Senior, Agricultural Systems Technology

Those contributing to the team not able to attend the competition:
Sierra Beaver – Graduating Senior, Agricultural Education
Gracen Clark – Graduating Senior, Agribusiness Management
Kohl Bush - Senior, Mechanical Engineering
Nick Van Schyndel – Junior, Agriculture

New CAFNR alum Brennan Greenwell, B.S. agribusiness management '26, is ready for the next chapter.He's pursuing a career...
06/03/2026

New CAFNR alum Brennan Greenwell, B.S. agribusiness management '26, is ready for the next chapter.

He's pursuing a career path where he can build more interpersonal relationships through working as a warehouse manager at an agricultural retail store back in his hometown in the Missouri Bootheel.

“I can’t wait to see what the next chapter of my life holds for me and my professional career,” he said.

In high school, Brennan worked for Mizzou Fisher Delta REEC in Portageville. His time there helped him to choose Mizzou and MU Agribusiness Management.

“I got to meet a lot of people through there who work for Mizzou, and I wanted to experience life somewhere else,” he said.

His previous job experience also helped him land a job in college as a student research assistant at the Farm for Soy Innovation. It’s a 300-acre research facility run by Missouri Soybeans in partnership with CAFNR.

The most important concept Brennan learned during his time at Mizzou is a simple one.

“Truly listening to people,” he said. “Listening is the biggest way to make an impact on people and show people you really care about them.”

He hopes to make a positive impact on others in the future, just as CAFNR has made a positive impact on him.

“I’ve never met a more helpful group of people than those in CAFNR,” Brennan said. “I feel like all I’ve done is grow and flourish as a part of it.”

Brennan’s advice to younger students is to not let the undergraduate experience pass by without making the most of it.

“Put yourself out there,” he said. “Knowing how much CAFNR offers you, you would be a fool to not take advantage of everything there is.”

He said simply reaching out to others can open the door to key opportunities that shape the CAFNR student experience.

“Don’t be afraid to talk to people and find what you want to do,” he said. “You don’t learn everything in a classroom.”

Congratulations, Brennan! You make us !

In our CAFNR Alumni Spotlight, we’re highlighting Janet Snow, B.S. Animal Sciences '96, M.S. Animal Sciences ’98, PhD, A...
06/02/2026

In our CAFNR Alumni Spotlight, we’re highlighting Janet Snow, B.S. Animal Sciences '96, M.S. Animal Sciences ’98, PhD, Animal Sciences ’02, Animal Nutrition Consultant – Poultry Specialty.

Q: What makes you ?
A: I am proud of my legacy with MU. My parents were students and my mom graduated in Nursing in the 60s. My dad, while not a graduate, dropped out to support my mom in her pursuit of a degree, and was a 30+ year Sergeant in the MU Police Dept. My daughter graduated with a B.S. Animal Sciences in 2022. I also serve as an adjunct professor in Animal Sciences and have served on one student graduate committee and taught courses Fall of 2020 and Spring of 2022.

Q: Why did you want to serve on the CAFNR Alumni Board?
A: To connect with others to help improve CAFNR's offering to the students and community.

Q: What’s your favorite way to connect with other CAFNR alumni?
A: Activities and lecturing in Animal Sciences, MU Poultry Day, workshops, etc.

Thanks, Janet, for all you do to support CAFNR and our students!

What if you could fence your pasture without building a fence? Learn how producers are moving cattle with the touch of a...
06/01/2026

What if you could fence your pasture without building a fence? Learn how producers are moving cattle with the touch of a button on their phones at the Virtual Fence Symposium on June 25 at Bradford Research Farm, hosted by the The Center for Regenerative Agriculture. At this free event for cattle, goat and sheep producers, you'll hear from experienced farmers currently using virtual fencing, Mizzou experts and company representatives. All registered participants will receive lunch at no cost.

Register by June 18: https://cra.missouri.edu/event/virtual-fence-symposium/

The Center for Regenerative Agriculture, a CAFNR Program of Distinction, brings people together for research, education and extension, working with partners across the state and nation. It provides trusted expertise, hosts events and supports research to help build better farming practices and stronger, more resilient food systems.

We're to give tours to the Missouri 4-H State Congress attendees and show off all CAFNR has to offer! This leadership ...
05/29/2026

We're to give tours to the Missouri 4-H State Congress attendees and show off all CAFNR has to offer! This leadership event for high school students is hosted by Missouri 4-H and MU Extension. Tour stops include academic programs, labs and facilities like Tiger Garden in the Ag Building. Thanks to all the 4-H'ers making CAFNR part of their day!

New CAFNR alum India Williams’ passion and talent for soil judging have earned her a spot representing the U.S. on the w...
05/28/2026

New CAFNR alum India Williams’ passion and talent for soil judging have earned her a spot representing the U.S. on the world stage.

India graduated this month with her B.S. in environmental sciences with an emphasis in land and soil. She will travel to Nanjing, China to compete on the U.S. soil judging team at the fifth International Soil Judging Contest June 2-6.

“I love learning new characteristics about soils,” she said. “I’m imagining that the soils in China are going to be pretty different.”

Her individual results at the 2026 National Collegiate Soil Judging Competition opened the door to this one-of-a-kind opportunity. She traveled with Mizzou’s Soil Judging team to North Carolina for the competition in March.

India received second place as an individual, and Mizzou also received second place as a team.

“I’m obviously happy about my individual score, but I’m really happy that I was able to contribute to the group score,” she said.

The individuals who place in the top eight at the national competition are offered the opportunity to compete in the international contest, which happens every four years.

“I’ll be competing against a bunch of different countries,” India said. “The U.S. won the last one, so hopefully we’ll continue that streak.”

Join us in wishing India best of luck as she competes next week!

In our CAFNR Alumni Spotlight, we’re highlighting Laura Bolte, B.S. Agribusiness Management ’07, North American Commerci...
05/27/2026

In our CAFNR Alumni Spotlight, we’re highlighting Laura Bolte, B.S. Agribusiness Management ’07, North American Commercial Business Technology Partner at Bunge, CAFNR Alumni Board Member and MAA Representative for the Executive Board.

Q: What makes you ?
A: CAFNR prioritizes student success and preparing them for the future so well. I'm always impressed with the professionalism and maturity of students I get to engage with.

Q: Why did you want to serve on the CAFNR Alumni Board?
A: I wanted to stay involved in CAFNR and Mizzou on a deeper level than sporting events.

Q: What’s your favorite way to connect with other CAFNR alumni?
A: CAFNR Unlimited is a huge reunion of alumni. It's great to see so many familiar faces supporting future alumni.

Thanks, Laura, for all you do to support CAFNR and our students!

As Vice Chancellor and Dean Daubert says, "Our land‑grant mission — preparing students, discovering knowledge and extend...
05/20/2026

As Vice Chancellor and Dean Daubert says, "Our land‑grant mission — preparing students, discovering knowledge and extending our solutions to others — has never mattered more."

Accelerate the Drive, CAFNR’s new strategic plan for 2026-2030, builds on our momentum from Drive to Distinction, our 2019-2025 plan. Our three strategic priorities reflect our commitment to fulfilling the historic promise of the land-grant mission: Ensuring Student Success; Advancing Research and Innovation; and Empowering Missourians with Ag and Environment Extension.

As Missouri’s land-grant college for a healthy world, CAFNR is the indispensable partner for innovation, talent development and resilient communities in support of Missouri’s top economic drivers.

Together, we will build a brighter, bolder future for CAFNR and Missouri agriculture, food systems and natural resources.

https://cafnr.missouri.edu/about-cafnr/accelerate-the-drive-cafnr-strategic-plan/

In our CAFNR Alumni Spotlight, we’re highlighting Amber Edwards, B.S. Fisheries and Wildlife ’07 from our Mizzou School ...
05/19/2026

In our CAFNR Alumni Spotlight, we’re highlighting Amber Edwards, B.S. Fisheries and Wildlife ’07 from our Mizzou School of Natural Resources, Property Manager, Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) Life Member, Association of Missouri Interpreters, and member of the Conservation Federation of Missouri.

Q: What makes you ?
A: Proud enough to become a MAA LIFE MEMBER! I take pride in knowing where we came from and where we want to go. Not only in my profession but also how being a MIZZOU grad has helped me along the way. Knowing where our School, College, and campus fits into the bigger mission connecting us to the future.

Q: Why did you want to serve on the CAFNR Alumni Board?
A: I love helping people connect with resources, whether that is people or the world around them. I want to see all six divisions' students and alumni feel connected and know how they can engage.

Q: What’s your favorite way to connect with other CAFNR alumni?
A: I am not sure I can pinpoint one event but the Homecoming "BLOAT" (boat/float) we used to have was one of the best. I am still connected with alumni at professional events I attend.

Thanks, Amber, for all you do to support CAFNR and our students!

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