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New director named for the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety
Published on July 29, 2015
Michael P. Holsapple has been named director of the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety at Michigan State University. -
CANR alum is lead soil scientist for State of Michigan
Published on July 27, 2015
CANR alumnus Martin Rosek is Michigan's state soil scientist. -
New MSU collegiate-licensed product, Spartan Pure Maple Syrup, available for purchase
Published on July 27, 2015
Michigan State University is tapping into the expertise of researchers at the Fred Russ Forest in Decatur, Michigan, through the development of a collegiate-licensed product, Spartan Pure Maple Syrup. -
The Biochar Boon
Published on July 27, 2015
More and more researchers are looking at biochar — an ancient practice — to remediate soil by removing contaminants, including pharmaceuticals and antibiotics. -
Getting the Scoop on Soil
Published on July 27, 2015
Raising awareness of the important roles soil plays in everyday life is one of the goals of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, which has dubbed 2015 the "International Year of Soils." -
Groundbreaking moments in soil: A look back on various advancements
Published on July 26, 2015
Soil research at Michigan State University has a long, rich history — some milestones even predate the university's official establishment of a soils department in 1909. -
No Matter How You Slice It, Healthy Soil Is Important
Published on July 26, 2015
Civilization has thrived in areas with healthy soil and water. Farmers remain reliant on the same soils as their ancestors 6,000 years ago. -
Turf triumphs: From Friday nights under the lights to World Cup, MSU research plays vital role
Published on July 25, 2015
Researchers of the Michigan State University turfgrass program have been offering innovative solutions to the everchanging needs and challenges faced by the sports industry since the 1880s. -
Changing the face of science: Q & A with Alvin J. M. Smucker
Published on July 25, 2015
Alvin Smucker is the 2015 MSU Innovator of the Year for his original work with subsurface water retention technology and his continuing research to develop water retention membranes on a commercial scale.