Months before Missouri State University purebred Hereford cattle enter the show ring, students are behind the scenes feeding, washing and walking them. Journagan Ranch makes much of that work possible. In 2010, Leo Journagan and his family donated the 3,300-acre cattle operation to Missouri State. All show cattle are bred and raised on the ranch. Since then, the Beef … [Read more...] about Raising the steaks
Graduating in just three years while balancing leadership and academics is a huge achievement. For Missouri State University hospitality leadership senior Zoey Norris, this accomplishment reflects her dedication and passion for building a future in the hospitality industry. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Norris started studying at Missouri State in fall 2023 as … [Read more...] about Leadership and service in action
For over four decades, Dr. Anson Elliott, Missouri State University faculty emeritus, dedicated his life to advancing agricultural education. He spent 36 years as director of the William H. Darr School of Agriculture, which became a college in 2016. In fall 2025, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) honored him with its … [Read more...] about Honoring a legacy of excellence in agriculture
For Missouri State University graduate student Paige Bossaller, agriculture isn’t just a field of study; it’s a legacy. As a sixth-generation member of her family to work in agriculture, Bossaller has deep ties to the agriculture industry. “I grew up on a farm in Owensville, Missouri, so I’ve been involved in agriculture my whole life,” she said. Bossaller … [Read more...] about Combining tradition, passion and action
Each fall, Missouri State University’s Journagan Ranch hosts Missouri’s most distinguished Hereford cattle sale. This year’s event took place at the Darr Agricultural Center on Oct. 4. It achieved a record-breaking total of $650,000, becoming the most successful sale in the ranch’s history. “This year marked our 34th anniversary sale, a major milestone for us. The … [Read more...] about Journagan Ranch hosts 34th annual sale