MSU Extension Climate Change

News

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  Avenues to reduce methane emissions from beef production: Understanding U.S. public support

  Published on March 24, 2025
  The U.S. public prefers beef producers use seaweed to reduce emissions but publicly funded subsidies would not likely cover adoption costs.

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  Does improved soil health lead to increased potato yields? Free soil health testing offered Spring 2025

  Published on March 11, 2025
  Michigan potato farmers can get up to three fields tested for soil health with a grant from the Michigan Potato Industry Commission.

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  Agricultural Resiliency Program funds four new projects

  Published on March 11, 2025
  The partnership among MSU, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will fund four new projects at $1.275 million each.

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  2025 Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference focuses on agriculture sustainability, climate variability and change

  Published on February 28, 2025
  Producers are encouraged to register before early registration closes on March 3. Keynote speakers are Dr. Jason Rowntree and Mark Torregrossa.

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  Farmer shares experience growing vegetables under and between solar arrays

  Published on February 11, 2025
  Dual-use solar is one tool that can be utilized to keep farms sustainable.

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  Two MSU faculty contribute sustainability expertise at COP29

  Published on January 13, 2025
  Laura Schmitt Olabisi and Micahel Olabisi, both faculty members in the Department of Community Sustainability in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, engaged with global leaders at the 29th Conference of Parties in Azerbaijan.

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  MSU researcher publishes article in Science on how agricultural value chains can promote climate-smart agriculture

  Published on December 20, 2024
  In the new policy forum article, the authors explain how agricultural value chains can incentivize small- and medium-sized farmers to be climate smart.

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  What is the health of my soil? Free soil health testing offered fall 2024

  Published on August 22, 2024
  Field crop farmers can get two fields tested for soil health with a Michigan State University grant.

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  Farmers needed for climate change impact on Michigan field crops farms

  Published on July 17, 2024
  A statewide MSU research project is now accepting enrollment.

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  Traverse City cherry, apple grower optimistic new climate program will address soil health

  Published on June 19, 2024
  Raul Gomez, operations manager of Wunsch Farms in Traverse City, said changing climate patterns have shown the importance of accurately applying water and nutrients to the soil.