AgBioResearch

Engaging in innovative, leading-edge research that combines scientific expertise with practical experience to generate economic prosperity, sustain natural resources, and enhance the quality of life in Michigan, the nation and the world.

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Plant Agriculture

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History

Founded Feb. 26, 1888, as the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, Michigan State University AgBioResearch is part of a nationwide network of agricultural experiment stations created after the passage of the Hatch Act to benefit farmers and deliver agricultural advancements. Today, our focus has broadened to include a robust research portfolio covering the topics of food, health and the environment.

Mission

MSU AgBioResearch conducts leading-edge research that combines scientific expertise with practical applications to advance agriculture, sustain natural resources, generate economic prosperity and enhance the quality of life in Michigan and worldwide. Researchers from across the MSU campus seek to discover economically feasible, scientifically based solutions to global challenges such as climate change, water issues, invasive species, and food safety and security.

Our success is based on partnerships with agriculture and natural resources industries, MSU Extension, commodity organizations, governmental funding agencies and exceptional legislative support at the state and federal levels. Research is heavily guided by industry and stakeholder input to meet specific needs and address emerging threats.

Scientists

Approximately 300 researchers come from six colleges and across the MSU campus:

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Natural Science
  • Engineering
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Social Science
  • Communication Arts and Sciences

Priorities

  • Modernized greenhouses and dairy infrastructure.
  • Resilient and profitable agriculture and natural resource systems.
  • Food safety, health, nutrition and food security.
  • Climate adaptation and environmental sciences.
  • Natural resources stewardship, including water and conservation of ecosystems health.

 

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