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Cropping Systems - Biofuels: Kurt Thelen
Published on November 6, 2020
Kurt D Thelen, is a cropping systems agronomist with a research emphasis on bioenergy and developing crop systems that increase food, feed, and energy production while safeguarding soil, air, water, and biodiversity. -
International Agriculture and Seed Systems: Dr. Krista Isaacs
Published on November 6, 2020
Seed systems and agroecological cropping systems are inherently complex and strengthening them requires an interdisciplinary lens. We collaborate with smallholder farmers and examine biological and social aspects of seed systems .... -
Environmental Soil Physics: Dr. Wei Zhang
Published on November 6, 2020
Researching emerging contaminants in soil, water and plant systems by multidisciplinary approaches in environmental soil physics, chemistry and biology. We aspire to provide sciences and solutions for ensuring clean, safe and healthy soil, water and food. -
Soil Chemistry: Dr. Brian Teppen
Published on November 6, 2020
Our research includes: 1) Sorption and bioavailabilities of organic pollutants in soils, and 2) Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geosciences to bring new talent and perspectives into the discipline. -
Maize and Sorghum Breeding and Genetics: Dr. Addie Thompson
Published on November 6, 2020
Our lab is interested in studying maize & how different genotypes grow in different environments. -
Dry Bean Breeding and Genomics: Dr. Francisco Gomez
Published on November 6, 2020
The MSU Dry bean breeding and genetics program is focused on the development of high yielding, disease and stress resistant cultivars with upright architecture, and improved canning quality in 10 commercial seed classes for production in Michigan. -
When talking about opioid use disorder and addiction, language matters
Published on November 6, 2020
Using “person-first” language is an important aspect of addressing opioid and substance misuse. -
Turfgrass and Wheat Physiology: Dr. Emily Merewitz- Holm
Published on November 6, 2020
The Merewitz-Holm plant physiology laboratory in the Plant Soil and Microbial Sciences Dept investigates plant responses to abiotic and biotic stresses using both basic and applied research methods. -
Turfgrass nutrition, winter injury, and irrigation: Kevin Frank
Published on November 6, 2020
Dr. Frank’s research program focuses on developing turfgrass nutrition programs, assessing the environmental fate of fertilizer applications to turfgrass, and management strategies to alleviate winterkill of turfgrass. -
Weed Science: Drs. Erin Burns, Eric Patterson, and Christy Sprague
Published on November 6, 2020
Dr. Burns and Dr. Sprague research integrated weed management in field crops, and includes laboratory, greenhouse and field-based research. Dr. Patterson focuses on weed genomics and the genetics of weed resistance. -
Pathology of Vegetables and Greenhouse Ornamentals: Dr. Mary Hausbeck
Published on November 6, 2020
Pathology of vegetables and greenhouse ornamentals. Our goal is to reduce Michigan growers’ reliance on fungicides through novel and integrated management strategies and enhanced knowledge of pathogen etiology and epidemiology. -
Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry: Jessica Miesel
Published on November 6, 2020
The Miesel Lab investigates ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry in natural and managed environments. -
What’s in a planning commission’s annual report?
Published on November 6, 2020
The annual report is a requirement of all local government planning commissions and is an opportunity to provide the community and elected officials with a review of planning commission activities and achievements. -
Weekly Beet - November 6, 2020
Published on November 6, 2020
In this edition: Various webinars offered. -
MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers
Published on November 6, 2020
With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important. -
Apprenticeships: What are they?
Published on November 6, 2020
Two types of apprenticeships and their five components explained. -
Marketing your livestock project on social media – Part 1: The psychology of using pictures
Published on November 6, 2020
Tips to develop a virtual marketing strategy for your livestock project using social media. -
Strategic Planning Through a Global Pandemic
Published on November 5, 2020
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy, Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) and its consortium partner the Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI) have completed a strategic plan. -
Building Research Capacity in the Virtual Environment
Published on November 5, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy, Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) adopted innovative training methods to support its capacity building efforts. -
Listening to the Latinx voice to address disparities during the novel coronavirus pandemic
Published on November 4, 2020
To learn about the needs of the state’s youth during these challenging times, MSU Extension hosted listening sessions. Two of the sessions were conducted in Spanish, in an effort to hear directly from Latinx parents about their educational needs.