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Data and technology offer ways to improve quality of life for farmers and animals
Published on September 23, 2019
MSU researcher investigates how technological advancements can help farmers use their time more efficiently and enhance animal welfare. -
U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin tours MSU research facilities
Published on September 19, 2019
Representative Elissa Slotkin, who serves Michigan’s 8th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited the Michigan State University campus Wednesday, Sept. 4. -
Science of food video series from WKAR debuts on PBS Digital
Published on September 17, 2019
WKAR's 'Serving Up Science,' produced in cooperation with Food@MSU, explores the reasons behind the recipe and offers tasty tips on your favorite foods. -
MSU animal science doctoral student awarded NIH fellowship
Published on September 17, 2019
Award will allow Kaitlin Karl to continue research on superovulation in cattle that may lead to benefits for women and IVF success rates -
MSU alumnus looks to the future of farming
Published on September 16, 2019
MSU alumnus Larry Walker credits the university for his multidisciplinary approach to solving agriculture challenges. -
MSU's IMPACTS program: Where computer sciences and plant sciences meet
Published on September 10, 2019
Cross-training in computer sciences and plant sciences provide Michigan State University graduate students with a toolbox of skills to solve global agricultural problems. -
MSU researchers part of $2.7 million project funded by Department of Energy
Published on September 10, 2019
Two MSU researchers are part of a $2.7 million U.S. Department of Energy project studying sorghum, which is of interest as a biofuel. Researchers want to pinpoint genes that contribute to plant health and yield. -
Michigan State University agricultural economists discuss possible effects of wet spring and delayed planting on food prices
Published on August 27, 2019
David Ortega and Jim Hilker, faculty in MSU’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, say impacts of delayed planting on food costs likely won’t be known until after the fall harvest. -
Michigan family farm embracing precision agriculture for past two decades
Published on August 26, 2019
MSU researcher lends insight as more and more farms worldwide adopt precision practices.