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
Dr. Adam McGee is an assistant professor within the animal science department at the Darr College of Agriculture. McGee teaches animal science students the principles of beef cattle production and the proper management of cow-calf, feedlot, and stocker herds. McGee completed his associate degree at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in 2005. Three years later, … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature with Assistant Professor of Animal Science, Dr. Adam McGee
On Friday morning, Governor Michael L. Parson traveled to Missouri State University’s Bond Learning Center to discuss the importance of extending key agricultural tax credits and cutting the state income tax. Governor Parson is calling for a large tax cut, making this the largest in the state’s history. During the most recent legislative session, agriculture tax credits for … [Read more...] about Governor Parson visits Bond Learning Center to discuss historic state tax cuts
Dr. Kelsi Opat is an assistant professor of agricultural communications within the agribusiness, agriculture education, and communications department at the Darr College of Agriculture. Opat teaches agricultural communication students the fundamentals of digital communication, graphic design, and writing for agriculture-based publications. Opat completed her undergraduate … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature with Agricultural Communications Professor, Dr. Kelsi M. Opat
Dr. Ken Brown is currently serving as the interim dean of the Darr College of Agriculture. He will oversee the college until the permanent dean is hired after an open search is performed. Brown was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from Mehlville High School, he continued his education at Saint Louis University where he received his Bachelor … [Read more...] about Introducing Interim Dean of the Darr College of Agriculture, Dr. Ken Brown