News
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MSU’s Jack Liu elected to American academy of “thinkers and doers”
Published on April 19, 2018
A global pioneer in sustainability science, Michigan State University’s Jianguo “Jack” Liu has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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New research lends insight into the spread of invasive species
Published on April 9, 2018
Some invasive species depend on one another to spread, according to new research from Michigan State University scientists.
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Promoting agricultural innovation: US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visits MSU to meet faculty, students
Published on April 3, 2018
As the inaugural destination of his third “Back to Our Roots” tour around the country, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visited Michigan State University Tuesday, April 3.
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New research demonstrates role of grain legumes in fighting malnutrition
Published on April 3, 2018
New research led by Washington University, with support from the Feed the Future Legume Innovation Lab administered by Michigan State University, shows the benefits of grain legumes for improved child growth and gut health.
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MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology graduates 124th class
Published on March 28, 2018
The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology graduated its 124th class of 175 students on March 25.
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USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to visit Michigan State University
Published on March 28, 2018
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will kick off his third “Back to Our Roots” RV tour Tuesday, April 3, at Michigan State University.
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MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources ranked eighth internationally, fifth in US
Published on March 16, 2018
CANR has been ranked eighth in the world — and fifth in the country — for 2018 in the Agriculture and Forestry category by Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education company.
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CANR offers new STEM-FEE Scholars Program through NSF grant
Published on March 15, 2018
Eligible students can apply to the CANR STEM-FEE Scholars Program by March 31 for up to $25,000 in scholarships per student
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Jordan named chair of Department of Community Sustainability
Published on March 8, 2018
Dr. Rebecca Jordan has been named chair of the Department of Community Sustainability in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University.
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Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture increases support for research, outreach in 2018
Published on February 27, 2018
Michigan’s animal agriculture industry will receive a boost in research and outreach for 2018 through a 4-year-old initiative called the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
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MSU research build new tools to combat plant disease
Published on February 26, 2018
A new research project will empower growers to make better decisions by giving them cutting-edge tools to diagnose and track the spread of crop diseases on their farms.
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Weed Science Society of America names Sprague 2018 Outstanding Extension Award winner
Published on February 15, 2018
The Weed Science Society of America has honored Michigan State University professor and MSU Extension specialist Christy Sprague with the 2018 Outstanding Extension Award for her science, programming and service to growers.
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103rd ANR Week begins March 3 at MSU
Published on February 6, 2018
Agriculture and Natural Resources Week will run March 3-10 at Michigan State University.
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MSU collaborates with MDHHS on Marquette Area Climate Health Adaptation Program
Published on January 19, 2018
Last year, the MDHHS approached SPDC, and MSU Extension, to collaborate on a project to develop a rural community intervention to address the interaction between climate change, health and the built environment.
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Former U.S. Forest Service chief to give talk at MSU
Published on January 15, 2018
Thomas Tidwell, 17th Chief of the United States Forest Service, will give a talk at Michigan State University January 22 on the importance of national forests to the environment, economy and society.
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Partnership trains students to bring drones to agriculture
Published on January 10, 2018
A partnership between the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology and Northwestern Michigan College to train students in the use of unmanned aircraft systems kicked off its second year last week.
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Thomas Jayne Named a Fellow of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
Published on January 8, 2018
MSUAFRE professor named AAEA Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious honor.
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CANR names new associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion
Published on December 12, 2017
Quentin R. Tyler, PhD, has been named associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He will begin his post in March 2018.
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MSU colleges name governmental affairs and stakeholder relations director
Published on December 1, 2017
Dru Montri, executive director of the Michigan Farmers Market Association, was named director of governmental affairs and stakeholder relations for the Michigan State University colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Veterinary Medicine.
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Onions hold key to plant disease management for Cambodian scholar
Published on November 21, 2017
Tho Kim Eang, a scholar with the BHEARD program, wants to become one of the experts who manage Cambodia’s plant diseases, thereby increasing food security and reducing poverty in his home country.
