News

Figuring out risk insurance under the 2014 Farm Bill

Published on January 11, 2016
The 2014 Farm Bill presented AFRE farm management economists with a major challenge and a tight deadline.
Joseph Herriges brings high-caliber environmental economics experience to AFRE

Published on January 11, 2016
You don't buy and sell the environment, says Joseph Herriges, professor of environmental economics. But understanding the value of the environment is essential for designing policy to protect it.
Robison’s Research Adds Clarity to Investment Ranking

Published on January 11, 2016
Lindon Robison's research is shifting the focus of an age-old discussion in economics.
AFRE People and Awards (Winter 2015-16)

Published on January 11, 2016
AFRE People and Awards (Winter 2015-16)
AFRE Alumni news (Winter 2015-16)

Published on January 11, 2016
AFRE Alumni news (Winter 2015-16)
MSU Academy for Global Engagement names 10 fellows for 2016

Published on December 1, 2015
Ten MSU faculty from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the College of Engineering have been tapped for the 2016 cohort of the Academy for Global Engagement Fellowship Program.
MSU receives $18.5M in USAID grants, continues legacy of fighting global hunger

Published on November 12, 2015
Michigan State University will use two grants, awarded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and totaling more than $18 million, to support two African nations as they fight hunger and take charge of their own food security future.
MSU AFRE Quarterly Food Security International Update – Nov 2015

Published on November 3, 2015
The MSU/AFRE Quarterly Food Security Update reports highlights of research and outreach accomplishments of AFRE projects operating in a number of developing countries.
World Food Prize Reflections (Part II): Engaging, Inspiring, Humbling

Published on October 30, 2015
Taking part in the recent World Food Prize celebration alonside leaders in the field of agriculture and human nutrition was an experience that a dozen BHEARD scholars won't soon forget.
Reflections on the World Food Prize (Part I): No contribution is too small

Published on October 28, 2015
Twelve Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research and Development (BHEARD) scholars traveled Oct. 14-16 to Des Moines, Iowa, to attend the 2015 World Food Prize symposium.
AFRE 2015 Outreach Conference for Michigan Agricultural Lenders, Agribusinesses, and Policy-makers

Published on October 27, 2015
AFRE, other MSU and Mid-West University Researchers Presented Research and Policy Outreach Insights at the Annual Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference, October 26, Kellogg Center, MSU.
Skidmore named director of North Central Region Center for Rural Development

Published on October 24, 2015
Mark Skidmore has been named director of the North Central Region Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) effective January 1, 2016.
Spartans Feed the World

Published on October 19, 2015
By 2050, the world's population is expected to reach nine billion. To feed a population that size, food production will need to increase by 70 percent to 100 percent, according to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
AFRE Gets $1.8M USAID Grant to Boost African Great Lakes Coffee Industry

Published on October 13, 2015
The U.S. Agency for International Development has announced that AFRE’s Food Security Group will receive an additional $1.8 million associate award as part of ongoing work through the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy.
From the (New) Chairperson

Published on September 14, 2015
As the season changes into autumn, our Department is changing too. In addition to welcoming new and returning students for fall classes, we also have new faculty and staff joining the department.
Grad team wins 2015 IFAMA Case Competition

Published on September 14, 2015
How comfortable is a fourth-generation Wisconsin dairy farmer analyzing a business plan before a panel of judges from the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA)? If that dairy farmer is Leonard Polizin -- very comfortable.
Garnache’s goal: smarter decisions, cleaner environment

Published on September 14, 2015
AFRE assistant professor Cloe Garnache considers the great outdoors to be more than just a place to enjoy her hobbies of rock climbing and backpacking.
Swinton receives MSU Outstanding Faculty Award

Published on September 14, 2015
Collaborative research keeps work fresh and interesting for Professor Scott Swinton. So does working with graduate students. Successfully integrating the two helped Swinton earn this year's MSU William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award.
AFRE People and Awards (Fall 2015)

Published on September 14, 2015
Faculty and staff news
AFRE Alumni news (Fall 2015)

Published on September 14, 2015
Alumni news, fall 2015
AFRE PhD student and faculty collaborators presented research findings at professional meetings

Published on September 14, 2015
AFRE PhD student and faculty collaborators presented research findings at Summer 2015 professional meetings.