There’s a crisis in American agriculture. The average age of today’s farmer continues to rise and more people are choosing not to work on their family farms. It’s especially tough for beginning farmers in America to succeed in the industry. The hurdles range from securing land to getting financial credit and navigating government regulations. Beginning … [Read more...] about How to empower the next generation of American farmers
When we drink wine, it’s usually for a celebration. It’s someone’s birthday. Maybe it’s to celebrate surviving another day at work. May 25 is National Wine Day. Missouri State University makes wine at the Fruit Experimentation Station in Mountain Grove, Missouri. How do we make wine in a climate less than ideal for grape growing? The journey of a grape There must be good … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Wine Day
“Alexa, turn on Netflix.” More and more, we use assistive technology like Amazon Alexa to help us with everyday tasks. However, there are limitations. Say the wrong thing and Alexa can’t do anything. Dr. Razib Iqbal, assistant professor of computer science at Missouri State University, is proposing technology to change that. What he wants to change Iqbal suggests adding … [Read more...] about Connecting communities with technology
Hundreds of volcanoes exist in the United States. Most are considered dormant and haven’t erupted for more than 10,000 years. That doesn’t mean they can’t or won’t. Dr. Gary Michelfelder, assistant professor in the department of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, says faraway volcanoes affect our lives every day. “Large volcanic eruptions in … [Read more...] about Having a blast with liquid hot magma
Question: What do 16th century nuns and the fight for women’s rights have in common? Answer: More than you think. Dr. Austra Reinis, professor of religious studies at Missouri State University, dove into this anomaly during her 14-month sabbatical project in Germany. The nuns fight for women’s rights In the early 16th century, Martin Luther changed the course of Christianity … [Read more...] about Finding the humanity in history