MU Center for Agroforestry Hosts Education Events for Producers this Summer

This summer, the MU Center for Agroforestry will host three events aimed at helping those producing or interested in producing elderberry, nut trees and practicing agroforestry. Each event is designed to provide classroom and hands-on learning that will benefit both new and experienced growers. Comprehensive Elderberry Workshop and Orchard Tour Set for June 15-16 in […]

The Legacy of Jake Fisher

The community across the Delta region of the southeast corner of Missouri was struck with a deep loss with the passing of Jake Fisher in March.

The Legacy of Jake Fisher

The community across the Delta region of the southeast corner of Missouri was struck with a deep loss with the passing of Jake Fisher in March. Fisher was the long-time superintendent and namesake of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center (REEC) in Portageville, but […]

MU researcher discovers threshold that triggers drought response in forests

A recent study at Baskett Forest explored how forests behave without water when drought threatens.

A Fitting Honor

A building under construction at the Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SW-REEC) in Mount Vernon has been officially named in honor of Eldon Cole by the University of Missouri System Board of Curators.

New faculty to study pest management at Fisher Delta REEC

Chase Floyd joined the Fisher Delta REEC Jan. 1 as an assistant research professor and state extension specialist for crop protection.

Senior Spotlight: Taylor Nix

Her research work has taken place at the Bradford Research Farm, part of the Central Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (REEC).

Expanding Opportunities

The University of Missouri’s Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (REEC) is poised to offer more public education and research opportunities with the addition of a state-of-the-art livestock handling facility.

Expanding Opportunties

Groundbreaking held for new livestock handling facility at MU’s Southwest REEC.

Missouri Foundation Seed planted for growth

Missouri Foundation Seed was established in 1944 as an avenue for the University of Missouri to take new plant breeds created by CAFNR researchers to market while also providing the highest quality seeds to Missouri farmers.