Written by the Missouri State University Office of the PresidentIt is with great sadness that I inform you that Missouri State University has lost one of its dedicated leaders. Our dean of the Darr College of Agriculture Dr. Ronald Del Vecchio passed away on April 4, 2022, after a long and valiant battle with cancer.Dr. Del Vecchio has been a valued member of the MSU family … [Read more...] about We mourn the loss of Dr. Del Vecchio, Dean of Darr College of Agriculture
Tomorrow, March 25th, is the day we have been looking forward to: the 22nd annual Ag Forum at the Darr Agricultural Center. This year we have the pleasure of welcoming three national and state recognized leaders within the agricultural industry. Senator Roy Blunt, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, and Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins will serve as panelists during … [Read more...] about Agriculture policy highlighted by Darr College of Agriculture
How do you herd and prepare 25 calves for vaccination? What should you do if an upset horse charges you? What technology is available for diabetic dogs? For Jacqueline Durant, vital questions like these are just another day on the job. Through Missouri State’s pre-vet program, she’s moving closer toward her childhood dream. “Being a veterinarian is something … [Read more...] about Med school for pets
During the last weekend of October, ten members of the Missouri State University Cattlemen’s Association traveled to Journagan Ranch to learn about the resources at the off-campus farm. Marty Lueck is the Journagan Ranch Manager and served as the professional hayride operator and tour guide during the visit. Throughout the ride, Marty shared about the numerous … [Read more...] about Missouri State University Cattlemen’s Association makes a trip to Journagan Ranch
One of the goals of the Conservation Project partnership between Missouri State University and the Missouri Department of Conservation is outreach. Over the past couple of years, due to COVID-19, outreach has been very hard to accomplish. This year is starting out differently. On September 16th, 2021, Clint Dalbom, Conservation Project Coordinator with Missouri State … [Read more...] about Missouri State University’s Conservation Project through Journagan Ranch