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
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
Roy Blunt currently serves as Missouri’s U.S. Senator. Senator Blunt has served in office since 2010 and continues to make an impact on both, rural and urban citizens within the Show-Me state. This past week, Senator Blunt visited Missouri State University’s award-winning Fruit Experiment Station, located on the Mountain Grove campus. Accompanying Senator Blunt was Ms. Sonya … [Read more...] about Senator Roy Blunt visits Darr College of Agriculture’s Mountain Grove Campus
Located on the Mountain Grove campus of Missouri State University is the Missouri State Winery and Distillery. This facility is recognized for its award-winning spirits and wines that have steep competition against other wineries and distilleries in years past. This year, the facility competed in the 2021 New York World International Wine & Spirits competition. This … [Read more...] about Missouri State Winery and Distillery receive awards in international competition
Congratulations to Dr. Chin-Feng Hwang and his research team. Their research is featured in the 2018 Mind's Eye publication (distributed soon). The story is available online. Here's a sneak peek: Most wine enthusiasts in America love drinking wine made from European grapes, but these grape varieties do not thrive when grown in vineyards of the Midwest. That is why … [Read more...] about Hwang’s research featured in Mind’s Eye