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Michigan State University offers plant science courses at both ends of the Lower Peninsula
Published on November 8, 2012
The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) will conduct a variety of off-campus courses as part of the growing certificate program in applied plant science and viticulture at two locations in the spring semester. -
Pyrolysis to produce gasoline and biodiesel
Published on October 31, 2012
Pyrolysis is a maturing technology that can yield infrastructure compatible fuels from renewable resources. -
Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 2: Role of scientific innovations
Published on October 17, 2012
This is the second in a series of articles to review some of the current information on challenges to feeding the nine billion world population in 2050. -
Business resources available through Michigan State University Product Center-ShadeFund Partnership
Published on October 16, 2012
ShadeFund, through its field partnership with Michigan State University Product Center, provides small loans to Michigan entrepreneurs connected to the land and food system. -
Biodiesel as a domestic renewable fuel
Published on September 24, 2012
Biodiesel production mandates have been released by the U.S. EPA for 2013. -
Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 1: Food production strategies
Published on September 18, 2012
This is the first in a series of articles to review some of the current information gathered by scientists and stimulate an unbiased discussion on food security and environmental stewardship among all segments of the society. -
Harvest strategies for future bioenergy switchgrass crops
Published on September 13, 2012
Michigan farmers should consider switchgrass production as a potential economic and sustainable option for their future. -
Should I remove corn stover this fall?
Published on August 28, 2012
Removing corn stover has become a common question from producers looking for ways to manage corn residue. Join us for a field day October 4 that will focus on corn residue management. -
Ethanol impact on gasoline prices
Published on August 23, 2012
Study finds ethanol impact lowered wholesale gasoline prices $0.16 to $1.37 per gallon over past decade. -
Deadline for fall off-campus MSU plant science courses draws near
Published on August 13, 2012
Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology is now taking applications for off-campus certificate programs in Applied Plant Science and Viticulture at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall.