News

Update from the Chair Spring 2020

Published on June 8, 2020
Chairperson of AFRE, Titus Awokuse, gives a status update on the department and outlines recent accomplishments by faculty, students, and alumni.
Michigan State University researchers awarded NIFA grant to examine potential food safety benefits of genetically modified corn

Published on May 27, 2020
Felicia Wu and David Hennessy, faculty in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, have received USDA funding to study whether Bt corn has the ability to reduce aflatoxin, a toxin produced by corn mold.
CANR Outstanding Student Leader talks about making an impact

Published on May 18, 2020
MSU graduate Lauren Heberling shared how the little things in life can create changes in the world around us.
AFRE student received 2020 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award

Published on May 7, 2020
Senior Lauren Heberling uses her dairy background, MSU education and extracurricular experiences to prepare her for a career in the ag industry.
Morel Mushrooms: From the Forest to the Farm

Published on April 28, 2020
MSU professors Gregory Bonito, Trey Malone, and Scott Swinton are leading a new USDA funded research project on “Cultivating a Morel Mushroom Industry in the North Central United States.”
AFRE Associate Professor David Ortega Interviewed on NBC News about COVID19 Impacts for Consumers

Published on April 26, 2020
Associate Professor David Ortega shares his expertise on what a string of recent meat plant closures could mean for consumers.
Q&A with EEM Senior Emma Rice

Published on April 24, 2020
Emma Rice is a senior majoring in Environmental Economics and Management (EEM) and was recently awarded both an AFRE Outstanding Senior Award and an AFRE Academic Excellence Award.
Q&A with FIM Senior Jillian Jacobs

Published on April 12, 2020
Jillian Jacobs is a senior majoring in Food Industry Management and was recently awarded one of AFRE's "Outstanding Senior" awards.
Q&A with EEM Senior Keegan Gendron

Published on April 6, 2020
Keegan Gendron is an Environmental Economics Major (EEM) who was recently awarded AFRE's Academic Excellence Award
Alumni Highlights: Paul Vilker '14

Published on March 31, 2020
We interviewed MSU AFRE Food Industry Management alumnus Paul Vilker 14' about his time in the program and how it helped prepare him for his current job.
2020 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

Published on March 26, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
MSU faculty host weekly conversations on coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on agriculture and the economy

Published on March 25, 2020
K. Aleks Schaefer, JD, Ph.D. and Trey Malone, Ph.D., will host a weekly online conversation titled “Closing Bell: A Conversation with MSU Agricultural Economists” to discuss topics relevant to today’s agricultural economy, including coronavirus.
AFRE professor and PSM alum receives CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

Published on February 25, 2020
Dave Weatherspoon to receive 2020 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award at ANR Week.
AFRE undergrads tour local food industry businesses and network with alumni

Published on February 21, 2020
On a recent trip to the Grand Rapids area AFRE students toured three agribusiness facilities and met with alumni.
Update from the Chair Winter 2020

Published on February 21, 2020
Chairperson of AFRE, Titus Awokuse, gives a status update on the department and outlines recent accomplishments by faculty, students, and alumni.
University Distinguished Professor Scott Swinton Named an AAEA Fellow

Published on February 5, 2020
AFRE's Scott Swinton Receives AAEA's Highest Professional Honor
Felicia Wu receives Beal Outstanding Faculty Award

Published on February 5, 2020
Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in the Michigan State University Departments of Food Science and Human Nutrition, and Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, recognized for research, teaching, and service to the university.
Picking up crop pace to meet demand for Michigan craft beverages

Published on February 3, 2020
More locally grown grapes and hops support for Michigan's growing craft beverage industries.
CANR meets academic needs to prepare students for their futures

Published on February 1, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources added a new undergraduate minor, several masters programs and a certificate program. CANR also established new state, national and international partnerships.
Songqing Jin Named an Associate Editor of the AJAE

Published on January 31, 2020
Associate Professor Jin brings his expertise in development economics to new role as Associate Editor for the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
Dave Weatherspoon named Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Published on January 24, 2020
Dave Weatherspoon, professor in Agriculture, Food and Resource Economics, has been named Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education (APUE) at Michigan State University..