Barry and Marge Slayton, residents of West Plains, Mo., have given the University of Missouri an estate gift of $2.65 million dollars to support research into beef genomics and nutrition in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). This gift will support future research into improving the nutritional health of cattle and the reproduction practices of beef farmers, which will result in economic improvements for beef farmers around the state and country.
“This generous gift will advance the University’s missions of research and extension around the state,” MU Interim Chancellor Hank Foley said. “MU plays a vital economic development role for Missouri. We are thankful for the Slaytons’ passion and vision to expand MU’s role in supporting an important part of our state’s agricultural economy.”