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Cover crops and nitrogen cycling: What is my final goal?
Published on February 3, 2020
There are cover crops capable of scavenging nitrogen and others that can fix it. Depending on your objective, one group might work better than the other. -
Examining animal agriculture, alternative proteins amid climate change concerns
Published on February 3, 2020
Michigan State University is working with the beef industry and stakeholders to help ensure that producers are equipped to face the future of alternative proteins and other food trends. -
Discovering ways to build hardier, healthier plants
Published on February 3, 2020
The MSU Plant Resilience Institute is working to understand how plants cope with growing pressures from a changing climate. -
Research and outreach go hand-in-hand at MSU
Published on February 3, 2020
Michigan State University remains committed to its original land-grant mission -
Michigan agriculture proponents step down
Published on February 3, 2020
Two stalwarts of Michigan agriculture, Phil Korson and Jim Byrum, have retired at the end of 2019. -
Expanding student access with 2-year certificates
Published on February 3, 2020
The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology works with community college and industry partners to train students for future jobs in food processing and beyond. -
MDARD director shares how partnerships power Michigan
Published on February 3, 2020
Gary McDowell, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, believes collaborations with Michigan State University are key for the future of agriculture in the state. -
MSU Extension and Michigan 4-H to appear on the ballot March 10
Published on February 3, 2020
The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners voted to include a millage on the March 10 ballot that, if passed, will provide funding for the county’s partnership with Michigan State University Extension through 2030. -
Pressure on the farm
Published on February 1, 2020
Commodity prices are low, the weather is harsh, and farmers are being pushed to the brink. MSU Extension is helping them cope with the unforgiving grip of stress and mental health issues. -
Ben Harcey uses his love for the outdoors at Designs by Sundown
Published on February 1, 2020
Ben Harcey graduated in Spring of 2016 and now oversees over 1,200 clients annually at Designs by Sundown. -
Inland lakes partnership brings Michigan water enthusiasts together
Published on February 1, 2020
Michigan Inland Lake Partnership recently celebrated its 10th year of bringing together academics, government agencies, tribal groups, conservation groups and private industry. -
PERM celebrates 25 years of serving the state
Published on February 1, 2020
The Partnership for Ecosystem Research and Management (PERM) formed a quarter century ago so researchers could tackle rapidly emerging issues. -
Study aims to combat wheat allergy
Published on February 1, 2020
MSU researchers look to validate method to test allergenicity of wheat proteins. -
Michigan State researchers lead effort on PFAS crisis
Published on February 1, 2020
Michigan has the most contamination sites in the nation, and scientists are working to learn more about the little-known contaminants. -
Project GREEEN advancing Michigan plant agriculture for 20 years
Published on February 1, 2020
For more than two decades, Project GREEEN has been working with the plant agriculture industry to address both short- and long-term issues. -
MSU professor takes new role leading CANR international programs
Published on February 1, 2020
Karim Maredia, a leader in international development, now heading CANR international efforts with a focus eye on faculty development. -
CANR meets academic needs to prepare students for their futures
Published on February 1, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources added a new undergraduate minor, several masters programs and a certificate program. CANR also established new state, national and international partnerships. -
Chronic wasting disease threatens Michigan deer hunting, wildlife conservation efforts
Published on February 1, 2020
A team of MSU researchers is leading the charge in combating the fatal neurological disorder affecting Michigan’s iconic whitetail deer. -
Growing Food, making impacts
Published on February 1, 2020
MSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers make a difference in their home communities by teaching others how to grow food and help increase local food security. -
New MSU research center focusing on natural resources
Published on February 1, 2020
The Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center opened in November 2018 and will host long-term ecological research projects.