The University of Missouri Interfraternity Council states that its values are brotherhood, leadership, scholarship, and service, but these values are being overshadowed by the continued accusations of hazing and violations of alcohol policies. As a member of a Panhellenic organization…
Month: December 2018
Land improvement and conservation go hand-in-hand for Montgomery City contractor
Mont Gilbert’s passion for land conservation started when he was a young boy, working with his father on their family farm back in 1953. Currently, he owns his own excavating company while holding the title of the LICA (Land Improvement…
Trump administration moves to make E15 available year-round
The Environmental Protection Agency is starting a rule making process to allow the sale of E15 year-round. Currently, E15 (a blend of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline) is banned during the summer months. The original ban was based…
New program seeks to improve legislator understanding of science behind many policy issues
A new program called Missouri Science and Technology (MOST) Policy Fellowship will assist in providing answers to science-related policy questions at the Missouri State Capitol. Although MOST’s ultimate goal is to place a fellow in Missouri state government to inform…
New CAFNR dean motivated by passion to serve and desire to put goals into action
If you take a look around CAFNR Dean Christopher Daubert’s office, you’ll notice the organized chaos of work, a living example of the quote, “It’s not about what you say, but what you do.” He enjoys putting goals into action…
CP editorial: Don’t let apathy end the world as we know it
Our rapidly growing population has brought the planet to a crisis point. We must be conscious of our impact on the environment. While many people understand the importance of respecting the planet, few of us feel empowered to make any…
State took unusual measures to fight 2018 drought in north Missouri
The grass was short, the ponds were dry and cattle prices were low as northwest Missouri farmers scrambled for resources during the 2018 drought. Farmers entered the year behind on rainfall after a dry spring. The region also faced…
CP editorial: Confusion about labels hurts farmers and consumers
Imagine you are standing in the produce section of your favorite grocery store. You are looking at two varieties of crisp, tart and vibrant Granny Smith apples. The two you are debating about are the organic Granny Smiths and the…
Embree strives to support students as they search for the perfect path
Alex Embree radiates passion when she discusses her job as the Senior Student Service Coordinator within the College of Human and Environmental Science at the University of Missouri. “Your college years are such a time of growth and discovery,” Embree…
Alternative agriculture businesses are “popping up” nationwide
Agriculture has always been in Gavin Spoor’s blood. As a first-generation farmer and student at the University of Missouri, Spoor was looking to create an operation outside of the traditional realm of field crops and livestock. Eventually, he found his…
MDA director Chinn shares insights on Missouri agriculture with Columbia business group
Business leaders from the Columbia area gathered on Monday, Oct. 29, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. to hear from Chris Chinn, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Chinn shared her thoughts about many challenges currently facing the agricultural industry…
Swaim puts heart and soul into making campus a better place for everyone
“The students refer to me as their campus mom,” said Carol Swaim, the administrative assistant for the agricultural education and leadership program. “My door is always open so they can feel comfortable to talk.” Swaim has been a University of…
Little American Royal provides participants break from campus routine
Trowbridge Livestock Center on the University of Missouri campus was busier than ever in the week leading up to the Little American Royal. Commotion spread throughout the facility as participants fed, bathed and watered their animals to prepare for the…