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AgBioResearch scientist studies impacts of climate on corn-based cropping systems
Published on March 10, 2011
MSU awarded a $20 million grant by help keep Midwest corn-based cropping systems resilient in the face of future climate uncertainties. -
Social network games even help grown-ups with their relationships
Published on February 28, 2011
A recent MSU study found that many adults are playing games such as Facebook's "Farmville" to help initiate, develop and maintain relationships. -
AgBioResearch scientist says 'telecoupling' explains why it's a small (and fast) world, after all
Published on February 22, 2011
Understanding and managing how humans and nature sustainably coexist is now so sweeping and occurring so lightning fast that it's spawned a concept. Meet "telecoupling." -
Animal Agriculture Initiative awards research dollars for 2011-12
Published on February 19, 2011
Three AgBioResearch-led projects are among MSU animal agriculture research and Extension projects that will share $314,774 in funding. -
The undead may influence biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions
Published on February 16, 2011
It's commonly known, at least among microbiologists, that microbes have an additional option to living or dying — dormancy. -
New AgBioResearch faculty member
Published on February 10, 2011
Shannon Manning, assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, became affiliated with AgBioResearch in January. -
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station dons new name to better reflect breadth
Published on January 30, 2011
The Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station has a new name: MSU AgBioResearch. -
Michigan holds strong potential to lead the bioeconomy
Published on January 27, 2011
Michigan's strong research institutes, diverse agriculture and plentiful forests position it to become a bioeconomy leader, according to MSU researchers. -
Big city life may make residents lean toward green, study says
Published on January 23, 2011
The downsides of China's explosive urbanization - such as pollution and greenhouse gas emissions - now are joined by an upside: better environmental citizens.