The Darr family has been friends and supporters of Missouri State University and Springfield Public Schools for many years. William H. Darr and the Darr Family Foundation’s latest gift will greatly expand agriculture education and opportunities for Missouri State and Springfield students. A $6.5 million gift will fund the construction of two buildings – a classroom building to … [Read more...] about Darr gift to establish agriculture magnet school, expand companion animal program
What’s happening at Missouri State University’s Fruit Experiment Station and Journagan Ranch with regard to Black Walnut production/research, silvopasture and cattle production? Dr. Michael Goerndt, assistant professor in the department of environmental plant science and natural resources, and Marty Lueck, Journagan Ranch manager, share more information with Iowa … [Read more...] about Highlighting agriculture research and activities
For the last few years, Missouri State University’s Darr College of Agriculture has maintained a fruitful relationship with the Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma. This relationship has resulted in sharing ideas, information and resources related to agriculture. Who are the Quapaw people? The Quapaw Indians are native people of Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee. Forced … [Read more...] about An enriching agriculture collaboration with Native Americans
It starts with a nibble. Then a leaf is tattered and lace-like. Soon your beautiful, bountiful garden looks like fire ravaged it. Agricultural pests, like the Japanese beetle, are devastating to farmers who depend on crops for survival. Dr. Maciej Pszczolkowski, research professor at Missouri State University’s Mountain Grove campus, says pesticides are a double-edged sword: … [Read more...] about Deterring pests in an environmentally-conscious way
If you enjoy meeting people from other countries and learning about different cultures, consider being a host for the International Friends program at Missouri State University. The program helps international students at Missouri State to develop quality friendships with American families in the area. Brenda Stewart, International Friends coordinator, and Dr. Mike Burton, an … [Read more...] about Befriend an international student