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Lincoln University Showcases Research and Innovation at ARD Symposium

April 30, 2026

Lincoln University (LU) faculty and students showcased their work in March at the 2026 Association of 1890 Research Directors (ARD) Research...

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Lincoln University Farms Evaluate Virtual Fencing

April 22, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) began experimenting with virtual fencing in March. Using new software and solar-powered collars, LU’s...

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Small Ruminant Program Hosts Second Annual Fencing Field Day

April 20, 2026

The Small Ruminant Program at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) held its second annual Fencing Field Day on March 20, drawing producers from...

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LU Workshop Teaches Composting for Nutrient-Rich Soil

April 15, 2026

What if yard debris and kitchen scraps could help build healthier soil? At Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) recent compost workshop,...

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Beyond the Harvest: Native Fruits Benefit People and Wildlife

April 08, 2026

Native fruits offer more than a seasonal harvest. During a recent Grow Native! webinar, Nadia Navarrete-Tindall of Lincoln University of Missouri...

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Lincoln University Partners with Discovery Center to Promote Early Nutrition

April 07, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) Cooperative Extension educators are bringing hands-on nutrition lessons to young learners through a new...

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Lincoln University Researcher Studies Ram Fertility, Explores Hemp-Based Feed Impacts

April 07, 2026

An active research project at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) is helping researchers better understand ram fertility by studying reproductive...

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Lincoln University Addresses Needs, Uplifts Leaders with Youth Development Programming

April 07, 2026

Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, and Lincoln University Cooperative Extension (LUCE) is dedicated to supporting youth on their...

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Nutrition Program Coordinators Convene at 2026 EFNEP Conference

April 02, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Judith Mutamba joined over 100 nutrition specialists from across the country on March 2-5 for the 2026...

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FFA Students Showcase Skills at Lincoln University Career Development Events

April 01, 2026

Buses carrying Future Farmers of America (FFA) students began arriving at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) early March 10, filling the area...

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Researchers Across the Americas Address Emerging Threats to Food Systems

March 31, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) international symposium on emerging plant and animal diseases brought together speakers and...

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Lincoln University Carries Carver’s Legacy Forward with Jesup Wagon 2.0

March 30, 2026

George Washington Carver believed education should reach farmers where they live and work. In 1906, he designed the original Jesup Wagon — a...

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Lincoln University Represented at National Conference in Washington

March 26, 2026

Representatives from Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) joined agricultural leaders from across the country at the 2026 CARET/BAA Washington...

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Native Fruits Pruning Workshop Demonstrates Care for Healthy Trees

March 26, 2026

In early March, Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Native and Specialty Crops Program brought community members together for a Native...

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Education and Celebration: Lincoln University Honors George Washington Carver

March 26, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) honored the legacy of one of Missouri’s favorite sons in February with George Washington Carver Heritage...

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Lincoln University Hosts 42nd Annual Sheep Shearing School at Carver Farm

March 25, 2026

Sheep producers and aspiring shepherds gathered March 4-5 at Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) George Washington Carver Farm for the...

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King’s Table Men’s Empowerment Experience Creates Space for Reflection and Growth

March 11, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) brought together male students and men from the community in February for the inaugural event in a series known...

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Lincoln University Joins Joplinites for National Seed Swap Day

March 06, 2026

Two outreach specialists from Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) Innovative Small Farmers’ Outreach Program joined over 700...

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Women Driving Agricultural Innovation, Impact at Lincoln University

March 06, 2026

Women at Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences are shaping the future of agriculture....

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Lincoln University Low Tunnel Workshop Demonstrates Row Covers, Hoops and Seasonal Practices

March 04, 2026

Protecting crops requires thoughtful planning and attention to seasonal changes. This February, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension brought...

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Working Together: Collaboration Fuels Research, Supports Conservation Efforts

February 26, 2026

Collaboration is one of Lincoln University of Missouri’s (LU) greatest strengths. Lincoln works with small farmers, educators, youth...

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Serving Missouri Communities: Lincoln University Cooperative Extension Across Generations

February 11, 2026

For generations, Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) has used agriculture to connect education with everyday needs across Missouri. That mission,...

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Honor Society Gamma Sigma Delta Launches Chapter at Lincoln University

January 29, 2026

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) officially launched its first chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta, the international Honor Society of Agriculture and...

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Summer Internship Offers On-Farm Conservation Experience to Undergraduate Students

January 20, 2026

A paid internship with the From the Ground Up project will give Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) undergraduate students the chance to gain...

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2026 Great Plains Growers Conference Set for Jan. 8–10

January 05, 2026

The Great Plains Growers Conference (GPGC) will return to St. Joseph in January, bringing three days of workshops, conference tracks and a...

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