SEMO Department of Agriculture

08/03/2026

Agriculture is one of the fastest growing and most diverse industries, with careers spanning animal science, communications, agribusiness, technology, and beyond. Discover how SEMO Agriculture combines hands-on learning with real-world experience to prepare you for a career that makes a difference - your future starts here!

Discover traditional and innovative agriculture jobs with SEMO. From farm to policy, SEMO prepares you for a future rooted in impact and opportunity.

07/28/2026

Autumn is an outstanding student in our Ag Education program! ✏️📓🐮

⭐️Summer Educator Spotlight ⭐

Next up, welcome summer educator, Autumn Jones!

Autumn is spending another summer with Ag Moves. She attends Southeast Missouri State University and studies agricultural education. Autumn is teaching students in Blanchard, Malden, and Sikeston, as well as leading lessons at SEMO University for Youth Children. We're so glad you decided to join us again this summer!

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06/22/2026

We don't just encourage internships - we require them because we believe real-world experience is one of the most valuable parts of a student's education!

Internships allow students to apply classroom knowledge, build professional networks, develop career-ready skills, and gain confidence in their future profession.

Recent graduate Lainey Canning is a great example. What started as an internship with Wehmeyer Seed Company led to a full-time career in agricultural marketing and communications after graduation. Her experience highlights the impact of hands-on learning, industry connections, and stepping outside the classroom.

We're proud of our students who have embraced experiential learning opportunities this summer and the industry partners who continue to help prepare the next generation of agricultural leaders!

SEMO agriculture graduate Cammie Cannings turns internship into full-time role with Whmeyer Seed Company, showcasing career-ready skills from SEMO.

06/16/2026

From a seventh-generation family farm in Bloomfield, Missouri, to pursuing a future in agricultural law, recent Agriculture Industry graduate Wyatt Hendley is turning his passion for agriculture into a career dedicated to serving rural communities. 🌾⚖️

Through leadership opportunities, hands-on experiences, and meaningful connections at SEMO, Wyatt is prepared to return home after law school and advocate for the farmers who helped shape his journey. We are proud to celebrate his undergraduate accomplishments and look forward to what comes next!

SEMO agribusiness graduate Hendley Wendle heads to law school to study agricultural law, aiming to support Missouri farmers and rural communities.

04/25/2026

A well-deserved recognition for an outstanding student 👏🏻

Congratulations to Lainey Canning, a senior double majoring in Animal Science and Ag Communications, on being named a recipient of the President’s Spirit of Southeast Award! This honor celebrates her leadership, active involvement across campus, and the positive energy she brings to the SEMO community each day.

We’re proud to have Lainey represent our department so well - join us in congratulating her on this incredible achievement!

04/22/2026

Help us congratulate our outstanding faculty on their recent honors 🎉

We’re proud to recognize Mrs. Marissa Franke for excellence in student advising and Dr. Shakirah Nakasagga for excellence in online teaching—two areas that make a lasting impact on our students’ success. Thank you for your dedication, innovation, and commitment to going above and beyond in and out of the classroom 👏🏻

04/21/2026

Nothing better than current students helping future Redhawks find their home at SEMO!

So proud of the way they represented us and our department at the MO State FFA Convention 🐮🌱🌼

04/16/2026

Our students are putting their knowledge into action! 📊📝

We’re proud to showcase research presentations highlighting hard work, critical thinking, and real-world application in agriculture. Over the past week, students have represented our department at the SEMO Student Research Conference and the Missouri Academy of Science along side faculty mentors. These experiences reflect the dedication and talent within our department - great job representing us so well!

🥇Dylan Aufdenberg - 1st in Undergraduate Poster Presentation at SRC - Faculty Mentor, Dr. Braden - Project Title: Varietal Tolerance of Soybeans (Glycine max L.) to Preemergence Metribuzin Under Greenhouse Conditions

🥉Taylor Myers - 3rd in Undergraduate Oral Presentstion at SRC - Faculty Mentor, Mrs. Franke - Project Title: Retention and Fulfillment-Analysis of Agricultural Educators in Missouri

🌟Lydia Heck - Faculty Mentor, Dr. Braden - Project Title: Effects of Sericea Lespedeza Pasture Grazing on Haemonchus contortus Population in Sheep

04/11/2026

Our greenhouse is in full bloom 🌸🌿 Every bench is packed and ready for you! Now open Saturdays from 9am-noon for spring sales 🌼 Located at 1039 Bertling Street, Cape Girardeau, MO.

Our team of talented students have been working hard getting ready for spring sales! We’ll be open Saturdays 9:00-12:00 starting tomorrow, April 11th. See you then!

03/31/2026

Collegiate Farm Bureau members Blake Deppe, Wyatt Hendley, and Kaitlyn Ruwald attended the Missouri Farm Bureau Fly-In Conference in Washington, D.C., and the 2026 Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference in Portland, OR. They had the opportunity to attend legislative briefings, hear from a USDA panel, and tour the Capitol building.

Congratulations to Wyatt Hendley for representing Missouri in the Discussion Meet, where he competed in a roundtable discussion covering major agricultural issues! 👏🏻