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MSU study shows changes in farming practices could help environmental stability
Published on April 21, 2014
Changing row-crop management practices in U.S. farms could contribute to improved water quality, biological diversity, and soil fertility while helping to stabilize the climate. -
Pure Michigan campaign increases tourism and spending in Michigan
Published on April 15, 2014
Michigan State University tourism researcher Dan McCole discusses the importance of the Pure Michigan campaign to the state and its industries. -
Attracting wild bees to farms is a good insurance policy
Published on April 4, 2014
A paper co-authored by MSU AgBioResearch's Rufus Isaacs gives farmers of pollination-dependent crops tangible results to convert marginal acreage to fields of wildflowers. -
A viable alternative to coal: Converting woody biomass into renewable energy
Published on April 3, 2014
Christopher Saffron is leading the project aimed at transforming bulky woody biomass into dense, compact forms that can serve as a viable alternative to coal for energy. -
MSU researcher: Michigan tourism poised for strong year in 2014
Published on March 26, 2014
Michigan State University tourism research Sarah Nicholls says the Michigan tourism forecast for 2014 is strong. -
MSU Researcher named Society of Plastics Engineers fellow
Published on March 4, 2014
MSU School of Packaging associate professor Laurent Matuana has been elected a fellow of the Society of Plastics Engineers, the world's premier organization for plastics researchers and industry professionals. -
William Taylor: Mentoring helps others reach their dreams
Published on February 26, 2014
Learn more about MSU AgBioResearch scientist William Taylor and his mentoring philosophy. -
MSU advances algae’s viability as a biofuel
Published on February 26, 2014
A team of Michigan State University scientists, however, has invented a new technology that increases the odds of helping algae-based biofuels cross that gap and come closer to reality. -
Beefing up the numbers: Looking at ways to assist local food systems
Published on February 26, 2014
MSU AgBioResearch scientist Jason Rowntree is looking at ways to improve the economics of small and medium-sized beef producers in the upper Great Lakes region.