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MSU research facility in U.P. receives new name, will see some program changes
Published on January 15, 2013
Michigan State University AgBioResearch, in conjunction with MSU Extension, will continue operation of its Upper Peninsula Research Center (UPRC) in Chatham, Mich., under a new name: Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center. -
Marginal lands are prime fuel source for alternative energy
Published on January 11, 2013
Marginal lands - those unsuited for food crops - can serve as prime real estate for meeting the nation's alternative energy production goals. -
Revolutionary technology aids thirsty crops during drought
Published on January 8, 2013
While much of the nation's crops withered under the punishing drought of 2012, MSU researchers dramatically increased corn and vegetable production on test farms using revolutionary new water-saving membranes. -
Spilling the beans: Research yields answers for organic bean growers
Published on January 7, 2013
MSU AgBioResearch scientists improve production systems, boost nutrients and increase variety selection. -
Horticulture, marketing mix amounts to rich experience for MSU researcher
Published on January 7, 2013
Get up close and personal with MSU AgBioResearch's Bridget Behe. -
Perfecting the meat of the potato
Published on December 25, 2012
AgBioResearch scientist Robin Buell is part of a four-continent collaboration to sequence the genetic jungle that is the potato genome. -
Bee-ing the best: Passion for bees leads to practical research, help for beekeepers
Published on December 25, 2012
For everything related to bees, turn to Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch entomologist Zachary Huang. -
Climate change threatens giant pandas' bamboo buffet
Published on December 20, 2012
AgBioResearch scientist Jianguo "Jack" Liu, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences forecast how changing climate may affect the most common species of bamboo. -
MSU to lead global food system innovation center
Published on December 18, 2012
Michigan State University will use a grant from USAID to improve agricultural production and reduce poverty in areas of the world suffering from rapid urbanization, population growth and skills gaps.