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Public understanding of food matters

Published on January 1, 2019
In 2017, MSU introduced a new initiative called Food@MSU that is designed to bring people together to discuss critical food topics that shape the way we eat and live – from food access to food waste.
Producing exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit

Published on January 1, 2019
Todd Einhorn strives to cultivate trees that will consistently produce the right balance of flowers, fruit and leaves to produce “exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit.
Carrying the LTER torch forward

Published on January 1, 2019
Nick Haddad saw leading the Long-Term Ecological Research projects as a perfect opportunity to continue the research that has defined his career.
Enhancing dairy farm performance through a focus on calf health

Published on January 1, 2019
One area that needs more attention is calf health, according to Angel Abuelo, assistant professor in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
Protecting reproductive and child health

Published on January 1, 2019
Courtney Carignan works to ensure food, water and consumer goods are safe.
Bringing collective intelligence research into the 21st century

Published on January 1, 2019
Steven Gray is taking these core concepts into the 21st century in an effort to address some of the most challenging issues facing the world, including climate change, resource management and coastal hazard planning.
Helping fruit tree growers flourish

Published on January 1, 2019
Courtney Hollender is passionate about using research to improve harvesting practices and crop yields for fruit tree growers. She’s on a mission to keep Michigan’s tree fruit production thriving.
The new faces of MSU AgBioResearch

Published on January 1, 2019
To address a broad range of agricultural challenges, MSU AgBioResearch is partnering across the university to expand its network of researchers.
Finding ways to use natural plant adaptations to feed the world

Published on January 1, 2019
Robert VanBuren, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture, explores how the mechanisms and characteristics that help plants be resilient to drought could lead to new advances in agriculture.
Understanding the connections between what we eat and chronic diseases

Published on January 1, 2019
What people eat on a daily basis can increase their risks for certain chronic diseases. Ilce Medina Meza hopes her research can inform eating habits to reduce instances of disease.