News

AFRE Students Guide Policy as Undergraduate Representatives

Published on February 14, 2019
AFRE students Lauren Heberling and Izzy Morton serve as representatives on the Undergraduate Policy Committee, helping to voice opinions of undergraduate students and guide policy.
Empowering the Next Generation of Malian Researchers

Published on February 8, 2019
Through her work, Véronique Thériault’s betters the lives of individuals by mentoring young researchers.
Alumna Instills Passion and Teaches Safety at Tyson Foods

Published on February 6, 2019
Alumna Kate Taylor has had a fulfilling career at Tyson Foods teaching safety and sparking passion in her co-workers.
Swinton Reflects on AAEA Presidency, Building Community

Published on February 4, 2019
AFRE professor Scott Swinton reflects on his time leading the AAEA and building communities at institutional and national levels.
Thom Jayne Appointed Special Advisor in Creation of African Development Institute

Published on January 29, 2019
AFRE's Thom Jayne has accepted a part-time position in 2019 as special advisor to the president of the African Development Bank to support the development of a world-class pan-African policy research institute.
MSU, GVSU join forces to address water challenges

Published on January 29, 2019
Michigan State University has formalized a partnership with the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute of Grand Valley State University to work together on water-related issues.
Saweda Liverpool-Tasie Receives MSU Teacher-Scholar Award

Published on January 28, 2019
AFRE's Saweda Liverpool-Tasie has been given a 2018-19 MSU Teacher-Scholar Award for her exceptional scholarly work and devotion to teaching.
Cynthia Donovan Talks Importance of Legumes in “Eye on Africa” Speaker Series

Published on January 24, 2019
AFRE's Cynthia Donovan spoke on the dynamics of African food systems and diets on campus in January as part of a speaker series for the Year of Global Africa.
Tom Reardon Named Extraordinary Professor at University of Pretoria

Published on January 16, 2019
AFRE professor Tom Reardon will take on this prestigious honorary position for the next four years, focusing on guiding graduate students.
Vincenzina Caputo Earns USDA NIFA Grant to Research Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited Food

Published on January 14, 2019
AFRE faculty member Vincenzina Caputo recently earned a prestigious USDA NIFA grant to look into consumer perceptions of gene-edited foods and products.
EEM Student Accepted into Demmer Scholars Program

Published on January 8, 2019
MSUAFRE student Emma Rice will be spending the summer in Washington DC as a 2019 Demmer Scholar.
Shifting into a higher land-grant gear

Published on January 1, 2019
Melissa McKendree's research focuses on consumer and producer marketing, production economics and farm management. Through her MSU Extension appointment, she helps farmers improve their processes.
AFRE Hiring Specialist-Advisor for Undergraduate Programs

Published on December 27, 2018
AFRE seeks outstanding applicants for a continuing system position as an Academic Advisor.
Economic Forecast Provides Critical Information for Michigan Stakeholders

Published on December 21, 2018
The latest economic outlook generated Steven Miller's MSU Economic Forecast Model shows potential problems for Michigan's economy in 2019.
ABM Alumnus Represents Pork Industry in Live CNN Interview

Published on December 18, 2018
AFRE alumnus Dustin Baker spoke on a live CNN interview on November 20, 2018 as the Director of Economics & Domestic Production at the NPPC, on the effects the trade disputes are having on pork.
Finding Common Ground in Water and Water Policy

Published on December 17, 2018
MSUAFRE PhD student April Athnos is researching critical water-based issues and policies.
ABM Junior Receives the 2018 American Degree from the National FFA Organization

Published on December 13, 2018
MSUAFRE student Elissa Mutschler has received the 2018 American Degree from the National FFA Organization, one of the organization's highest honors.
Product Center Leads Roundtable of Michigan Agriculture and Food Leaders

Published on December 12, 2018
Leaders across Michigan's agricultural and food industries gather twice a year to discuss trends and concerns throughout the state, based on a survey AFRE's Bill Knudson conducts and analyses.
AFRE Job Candidates for Winter 2018

Published on December 7, 2018
AFRE is proud to announce our PhD job-market candidates for Winter and Spring of 2019.
25 Years of Change: Tom Reardon and Developing Agribusiness Supply Chains

Published on December 5, 2018
AFRE's Thomas Reardon gave the prestigious Hans Ruthenberg Memorial Lecture at the University of Hohenheim in October, 2018, marking a long and accomplished career in development and agribusiness.
Alumnus Max Melstrom Talks Endangered Species and Agricultural Land Values at AFRE Seminar

Published on December 3, 2018
2012 PhD alumnus Max Melstrom returned to campus to give an AFRE seminar on his evolving work with the Endangered Species Act and its effects on land values.