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MSU supports Biden’s Build Back Better campaign, one grain at a time

Published on February 17, 2022
New video highlights the Rosen Rye project -- MSU’s Wheat program effort to revive historic grain varieties for special interests.
GARD Innovation Forum bridges technologies and market needs

Published on February 17, 2022
Join more than 1,000 Researchers from Around the World in Gathering for 30 Hours to Propose Solutions for Saving Lives and Preventing Future Pandemics Through Global Collaboration
How to sell a rural food business

Published on February 15, 2022
A successful food business sale requires an accurate valuation, positioning the business for transition and marketing to the right buyers.
Do consumers care about sustainable pet food?

Published on February 15, 2022
What’s the environmental impact of sustainable pet food, and do consumers care?
New USDA grant supports MSU researcher studying prevention of dairy cow diseases after calving

Published on February 15, 2022
The $642K project is funded by USDA NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
Free ‘How to Start a Food Truck Business’ online course now open

Published on February 15, 2022
The Michigan State University Product Center is pleased to support entrepreneurs interested in launching a mobile food business with a new, self-paced course.
MSU’s Turfgrass Club goes big at GCSAA Conference

Published on February 14, 2022
Members of MSU’s Turfgrass Club traveled to San Diego Feb 2-4 to participate in the 2022 Turf Bowl Competition at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) conference, where they placed 6th in a field of 44 teams.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: compost transfer and equipment calibration

Published on February 14, 2022
Part four of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
MSU researcher receives $750K grant to examine effects of wildfire burn severity on soil health

Published on February 14, 2022
Project is funded by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Upper Peninsula project monitors water conditions on clay soils

Published on February 11, 2022
Using high-tech monitoring equipment, MSU Extension worked with local farmers in 2021 to explore effectiveness of innovative approaches to improving soil drainage on challenging clay soils.