Department News

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  Vegetable growers from across Michigan visit MSU to explore the latest research

  Published on March 24, 2026
  The Veg on the Go event united Michigan vegetable growers at Michigan State University, strengthening relationships and translating research into practical farm solutions.

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  MSU, Glanbia collaboration advances environmental sustainability at Michigan dairy processing facility

  Published on March 13, 2026
  The partnership pairs MSU research expertise with industry innovation to advance environmental sustainability at one of the state’s largest dairy processing facilities supporting the safe, reliable processing of 2.9 billion pounds of milk each year.

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  MSU's Mitchell named SRA Fellow

  Published on January 7, 2026
  Jade Mitchell, Ph.D., was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of risk analysis with the honor of SRA Fellow

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  Turning Agricultural Data Into Decisions is Goal of MSU Researcher

  Published on December 18, 2025
  Anjin Chang, Ph.D., joins the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering to bring data together from drones, sensors, and satellites to create decision tool for producers.

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  Zhang joins MSU's Cross Campus Collaboration for Climate Resilient Agriculture

  Published on December 17, 2025
  Yilin Zhang joins the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering as part of the 1855 Professors initiative.

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  Biosystems Engineering Students Win Awards at the International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting

  Published on July 31, 2025
  The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting took place in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  BAE well represented at ASABE Annual International Meeting

  Published on July 17, 2025
  Over 40 faculty, staff, and students represented MSU at the ASABE Annual International Meeting

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  MSU researchers to explore viability of agriculture, solar power generation together in Michigan

  Published on June 18, 2025
  Agrivoltaics systems place solar arrays in agricultural fields alongside farming operations. MSU researchers are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of this technology that's new to Michigan.

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  New online self-paced Better Process Control School is available

  Published on June 11, 2025
  FDA-required course for thermal processors of food is now available on-demand.

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  Transforming waste into a public asset: Michigan State University leads next-generation anaerobic digestion innovation

  Published on June 5, 2025
  MSU is spearheading next-generation anaerobic digestion technologies that convert agricultural and food waste into renewable energy, recover nutrients and water, and support environmental sustainability across Michigan and the Great Lakes region.

Upcoming Events

• Apr 3

  Navigating Conflict Through Inclusive Dialogues

  April 3, 2026 9:30AM – 11:00AM Michigan State University Federal Credit Union Community Room (4825 East Mt. Hope East Lansing, MI)

  Join us for the OCAB Navigating Conflict Through Inclusive Dialogues

• Apr 8

  Thesis Defense - Shivani Rana

  April 8, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Farrall Hall room 208 or Zoom

  Machine Learning Approach for Gap Filling, Prediction, and Sensor Optimization in IoT-Based Agricultural Systems

• Apr 10

  Dissertation Defense - Olumide Fashakin

  April 10, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  Integrated Modeling, Kinetics Analysis, and Genetic Algorithm Optimization of Dry Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Roasting to Produce High Quality Flour

• Apr 10

  Thesis Defense - Victoria Loomis

  April 10, 2026 3:00PM – 4:00PM

  Yeast Fermentation of Dairy Permeate to Value-added Bioproducts and Soil Microbiome Responses to Crop Management Techniques

• Apr 12

  Out of the Darkness Walk

  April 12, 2026 12:00PM – 2:00PM Hubbard/Akers Courtyard in East Lansing

  Join us for the MSU Campus Walk for Out of the Darkness

• Apr 16

  2026 CANR Digital Accessibility Sessions

  April 16, 2026 – April 22, 2026 Zoom

  Join us for the CANR Digital Accessibility Session

In the News

• 2026 MSU International Awards to recognize leaders making a global difference

  Published on February 26, 2026 by MSU Today
  

• MSU named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for 2025–26

  Published on February 3, 2026 by MSU Today
  

• MSU Engineering honors 18 for contributions and service

  Published on February 2, 2026 by MSU College of Engineering
  

• 10 Spartan research projects that could change the world

  Published on December 3, 2025 by MSU Today
  

• Will electric tractors gain traction? At a pilot event for farmers, researchers see possibilities

  Published on September 19, 2025 by Associated Press