Are you ready for a sheep-over? Many homeowners are renting grass-grazing ruminants like goats, sheep and cattle to keep their lawns from looking unruly. The sale of new gas-powered lawn equipment is banned across parts of the United States, such as California. Now, ruminants have chomped their way into the lawns and hearts of homeowners, universities and local governments … [Read more...] about Chomping lawns – and hearts – animal lawn mowing is trending
Expanding education and helping local shelter animals, the Small Animal Education Center is the newest addition to the William H. Darr College of Agriculture at Missouri State University. The animal education center, located inside the Darr Agricultural Center on Kansas Expressway, opened ready for classes on Aug. 18 and is staffed by student workers and graduate … [Read more...] about Darr College of Agriculture opens new Small Animal Education Center
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
Written by Olivia Robinson The Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter of the Darr College of Agriculture is eager to welcome the community to the annual MSU Ag Forum, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. All are welcomed to attend and are encouraged to arrive at the Darr Agricultural Center for hors d’oeuvres, networking and an opportunity to hear from policy experts. The college is excited to … [Read more...] about College of Agriculture to welcome policy experts, community