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MSU grad appointed Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda
Published on August 12, 2014
Gerardine Mukeshimana was appointed the new Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) of Rwanda by H. E. Paul Kigame, president of the Republic of Rwanda, on July 24. -
MSU helps shape USDA greenhouse gas policy
Published on August 4, 2014
MSU researchers contributed to a USDA report that provides uniform scientific methods for quantifying changes in greenhouse gas emissions and carbon storage from land management and conservation activities. -
CANR's Brajevich earns grant to study swine in Cambodia
Published on August 3, 2014
CANR student Elizabeth Brajevich received a grant to pursue a research project in Cambodia that aims to improve the quality of life for people in that country. -
Michigan State University: food and ag leaders hopeful about industry, state economy
Published on July 22, 2014
Leaders in Michigan's food and agriculture industry remain optimistic about their businesses, and their confidence in Michigan's overall economy continues to climb. -
Intern Spotlight: Rebecca Kost
Published on July 9, 2014
Food industry management junior Rebecca Kost began drinking coffee at the age of three out of a sippy cup. The cup may have changed over the years, but her love of coffee didn't. -
MSU AFRE Quarterly Food Security International Update – May 2014
Published on May 14, 2014
The MSU/AFRE Quarterly Food Security Update reports highlights of research and outreach accomplishments of AFRE projects operating in a number of developing countries. -
MSU professor emeritus recognized
Published on May 9, 2014
John Staatz was named "Officier de L'ordre National du Mali," or Officer of the National Order of Mali, by Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. -
USDA grants advance regional food systems research
Published on May 7, 2014
Researchers on staff and affiliated with the Michigan State University (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) have been awarded four grants, totaling $1.95 million, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. -
MSU nets more than $3.9 million in USDA grants
Published on May 1, 2014
Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has netted more than $3.9 million in grants from the United State Department of Agriculture. -
Spartan agri-marketing team places fourth in national competition
Published on April 30, 2014
Earlier this month, the Michigan State University (MSU) Student National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) team brought home an impressive fourth place finish from the 2014 NAMA Competition. -
Message from the AFRE Chair (Spring 2014)
Published on April 29, 2014
Message from the AFRE Chair (Spring 2014) -
Sophomore Brajevich in national spotlight
Published on April 29, 2014
Liz Brajevich, a sophomore majoring in environmental economics and policy as well as in fisheries and wildlife, has been making headlines this spring. On Feb. 7, she joined President Barack Obama at the signing of the Farm Bill on the MSU campus. -
Scorsone measures legacy costs to Michigan cities
Published on April 29, 2014
Time is not on Detroit's side, explains Eric Scorsone, as the embattled Motor City slogs its way through a bankruptcy case that recent news reports have indicated might conclude by September. -
Horan earns outstanding faculty award
Published on April 29, 2014
Richard Horan has taken full advantage of his freedom to explore the diverse and relevant topics that interest him to produce an impressive array of research on his way to also becoming a highly respected teacher. -
AFRE Alumni news (Spring 2014)
Published on April 29, 2014
AFRE Alumni news (Spring 2014) -
AFRE People and Awards (Spring 2014)
Published on April 29, 2014
AFRE People and Awards (Spring 2014) -
MSU Academy for Global Engagement names first nine fellows
Published on March 20, 2014
The newly created Michigan State University Academy for Global Engagement has named its first nine fellows. -
AFRE Graduate Student Research Symposium presents work in progress
Published on March 19, 2014
AFRE Graduate Student Research Symposium underway -
AFRE's Center for Economic Analysis focuses on Michigan fuel taxes
Published on February 13, 2014
A report led by Dr. Steven Miller, director of MSU's Center for Economic Analysis, says Michigan motorists pay some of the region's highest fuel taxes. -
MSU recognizes six CANR faculty and staff members for excellence
Published on February 12, 2014
Three faculty members and three staff members from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) were honored for their outstanding contributions to education and research at the annual MSU Awards Convocation on Feb. 11. -
MSU AFRE Quarterly Food Security International Update – February 2014
Published on February 4, 2014
The MSU/AFRE Quarterly Food Security Update reports highlights of research and outreach accomplishments of AFRE projects operating in a number of developing countries.