CALS Influence Alumni magazine

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Innovation meets tradition. For 120 years, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Mississippi State University has trained the agricultural leaders of tomorrow. While the agricultural landscape has changed exponentially in the last 12 decades, CALS remains at the forefront of innovation, technology transfer, and world-class applicable research that translates to better productivity and profits for our farmers.

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Tanner Allen, human development and family science major and outfielder for the Mississippi State National Championship baseball team was drafted by the Marlins in the 2021 draft. Allen received the SEC batting title and Player of the Year Award for his efforts during the 2020-2021 season. (Photo by Mississippi State Athletics)

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Biochemistry undergraduate student Urita Agana and her father, George Awuni, plant and soil sciences assistant research professor, look over soybean at the R. R. Foil Plant Science Research Center. (photo by David Ammon)

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' alumna Taylor McNair is Miss Rodeo America 2019. (Photo by David Ammon)

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' students provide a Trifecta of leadership on campus. (Photo by Karen Brasher)

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Delta-based Simmons catfish is produced and distributed by CALS alumnus Harry Simmons. (Photo by David Ammon)

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Mississippi State’s new Horse judging team, formed and coached by Dr. Clay Cavinder, associate professor in Animal and Dairy Sciences, was named Reserve Grand Champion at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio, the largest horse show in the world.

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"Empty Bowls,"" a soup luncheon and silent auction, took place at the Bost Extension Center auditorium on October 16. In conjunction with the Maroon Edition series of events and open to all, the event raised funds to benefit local food pantries. (Photo by David Ammon)