The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) selected Dr. Wenping Qiu, research professor in the Darr College of Agriculture, to join an ad hoc committee. The committee will provide guidance on grapevine disease research to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-Wing Sharp Shooter (PD/GWSS) Board. Qiu … [Read more...] about Chosen for a prestigious committee
Congratulations to Dr. Gary Webb! His work was featured in the 2023 issue of Mind's Eye, Missouri State's research publication. His research focuses on how educated animal owners are when it comes to taking care of their animals. Read the full story on Mind's Eye … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Gary Webb
Dr. Melissa Bledsoe's research is the cover feature of the newly released Mind's Eye magazine. This annual publication dives into the research of the incredible faculty at Missouri State University. Read an excerpt from her story: In recent years, the agriculture community has emphasized the importance of testing soil composition then improving the chemistry. Farmers may do … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Bledsoe
In January, representatives from across the state gathered for the first meeting of the Missouri Food Entrepreneur Network (Mo-FEN). Notable attendees included Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe and Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn. Topping off a well-rounded group, representatives from institutions across the state also attended the … [Read more...] about Dr. Del Vecchio and Dr. Sudbrock participate in the Missouri Food Entrepreneur Network discussion
Dr. Goerndt is an associate professor in the Environmental Plant Sciences and Natural Resources department at the Darr College of Agriculture. During his time at the university, Dr. Goerndt has developed a forestry curriculum that includes courses in forest ecology, forest measurements, silviculture, and dendrology. During 2021, Dr. Goerndt received an award named … [Read more...] about Dr. Goerndt receives awards through Forester achievements