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M-AAA backs MSU research on high oleic soybeans, driving ‘once-in-a-generation’ gains for Michigan dairy farmers

Published on September 10, 2025
MSU-led research shows how feeding dairy cows high oleic soybeans can cut feed cost, boost milk quality and spark economic growth — allowing one southwest Michigan dairy farm to add more than $1 per cow per day in income over feed cost.
CANR Alumni Board announces 2025 Alumni Association student scholarship recipients

Published on August 11, 2025
Each year, the CANR Alumni Board awards scholarships a group of exceptional students who demonstrate leadership, excel in the classroom, serve their communities and articulate a clear vision for their future career aspirations.
Dairy spotlight: Robert Tempelman

Published on August 6, 2025
Tempelman is a quantitative geneticist with key research interests in statistical genetic modeling applied to various problems in dairy cattle breeding.
Dairy spotlight: Jason Knott

Published on August 6, 2025
Knott's research focuses on genetic and epigenetic mechanisms that control early embryonic development in mice and cattle.