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Plant science at the dinner table: black beans

Published on December 1, 2021
Michigan is the nation’s second largest producer of all dry beans, and first in the production of black beans.
Plant Science at the dinner table: winter squash

Published on December 1, 2021
Winter squash is tasty and good for you, too.
Center for PFAS Research Faculty Spotlight: Pouyan Nejadhashemi

Published on December 1, 2021
Dr. Nejadhashemi leads an interdisciplinary research team focused on addressing water resource problems including water quantity and quality.
New Faculty Returns to MSU

Published on December 1, 2021
How did Sarah Lebeis, who was inspired by human genetics and evolution, which led her to a PhD in immunology from a medical school, find her way back to MSU?
ReNAPRI and PRCI: Planning for Policy Impact

Published on November 30, 2021
With assistance from the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy, Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) the Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI) has created and implemented a new strategic plan.
4-H Financial Fitness and Fun online lessons

Published on November 30, 2021
Ten online lessons to educate youth ages 12-19 about financial topics.
Highlighting the Importance of Trees Outside of Forests

Published on November 29, 2021
Dr. David Skole of the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University, operating out of the Global Observatory for Ecosystem Services, is working with a team to implement new monitoring tools.
How Much Debt Is Too Much?

Published on November 29, 2021
States and municipalities, most of which cannot run chronic deficits like the Federal Government due to state constitutional, statutory and charter prohibitions, must make hard choices if debt becomes burdensome.
SAWBO RAPID Project Aims to Curb Newcastle Disease in African Chickens with New Animation Developed in Collaboration with the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Genomics to Improve Poultry

Published on November 29, 2021
SAWBO RAPID looks to aid smallholder farmers in learning simple steps to prevent virus infection and help protect their flocks against Newcastle disease with the power of animation.
Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl team brings home 3rd place in national contest

Published on November 29, 2021
Four Michigan 4-H members competed at the 2021 North American Dairy Quiz Bowl in Louisville, KY.