In Missouri, 1 in 5 children are food insecure. Rebecca Mott is hoping to change that. Mott is a senior research associate in the College of Human Environmental Sciences, and an adjunct instructor for the Agricultural Education and Leadership department…
Floods and trade wars make for a tough harvest season for some Missouri farmers
Fields full of corn stalks and soybeans create a sea of green and yellow. Harvest season is upon the farmer. However, this isn’t the case for many farmers in Missouri. Since March of this year, flood has been a constant…
Tropical flavors and peer pressure play roles in rise of teen vaping in spite of well-known dangers
Electronic cigarettes are unsafe for kids, teens and young adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, e-cigarettes contain nicotine and can cause adolescent brain development issues into the early to mid-20s. In spite of this, a dramatic…
Toxic blooms of blue-green algae can be deadly for humans and animals
It’s a warm, still day in the middle of September; a good day to take a walk around the yard. The walk is going well until you notice algae in your bird bath. This type of algae is normally classified…
Undergrads gain critical thinking skills and firsthand research experience in campus labs
Research I institutions, such as the University of Missouri, have undergraduates in labs across campus working on research that could change the world. This unique opportunity has not gone unnoticed by many students. In Charlotte L. Phillips’ lab, research on…
EPA revision of Clean Water Rule will clarify regulations for landowners
Agriculture, if not properly managed, can contaminate water and cause harm to the land and wildlife. Farmers and ranchers work to preserve water quality, practice conservation techniques and abide by environmental water regulations and rules. One Environmental Protection Agency regulation…