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2018-19 Letter from Leadership

Published on September 30, 2019
A letter from leaders of MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Commodity executive retiring after more than three-decade career

Published on September 30, 2019
Phil Korson, a stalwart of the Michigan tree fruit industry for more than 30 years, is retiring effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Deploying precision agriculture in developing countries provides opportunities, challenges

Published on September 30, 2019
MSU researchers are working with developing countries to bring innovative technologies and improve agricultural production and sustainability.
MSU looks to lead way on PFAS research

Published on September 30, 2019
Michigan State University researchers are looking to answer questions surrounding the little-known per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS.
Improving sustainability of Michigan’s animal agriculture industry

Published on September 30, 2019
Research and outreach through the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture seeks to address short- and long-term critical industry priorities linked to sustainability.
Improving plant resilience, building plant science infrastructure

Published on September 30, 2019
Michigan State University is a leader in plant science research. MSU’s world-renowned faculty are on the forefront of topics such as improving plant resilience — the ability of plants to withstand environmental challenges.
Promoting healthy habits and reducing food insecurity

Published on September 30, 2019
Nutritious food is one of the cornerstones of wellness. Unfortunately, too many people across the state struggle to prepare nutritious meals or adopt healthy habits.
Educating the public on new marijuana laws

Published on September 30, 2019
Michigan laws governing marijuana have changed quickly in the past few years.
Michigan 4-H prepares youth for college success

Published on September 30, 2019
The economic returns of a better-educated and more skilled workforce are widely recognized, bringing national attention to the need to equip youth with the requisite skills to succeed in college.
Undergraduate Denny Alt talks about why he chose to study crop and soil sciences

Published on September 30, 2019
Growing up on a farm in Michigan is what first interested Denny Alt in growing crops. His academic studies through the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences will support his plans in agribusiness.