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4-H and FFA alumna’s agricultural passion leads her to study at Michigan State University

Published on October 24, 2022
A deep passion for agriculture led 4-H and FFA alumna and current Agribusiness Management senior Madelyn Cary to pursue an education at Michigan State University (MSU).
Joseph Rusike respected Agricultural Economist and MSU alumnus dies unexpectedly

Published on October 3, 2022
Prominent researcher will be missed by the many in the Food Security Group and the larger agricultural development community
Assistant Professor Molly Sears Aims for Enhanced Production with Enhanced Protection

Published on October 3, 2022
Dr. Molly Sears is focusing her research on finding solutions for producers while holistically impacting ecosystems in a positive manner.
Data, People, and Policy are the Heart of Assistant Professor James Sears’ Work

Published on October 3, 2022
Dr. James Sears is a new assistant professor in AFRE researching consumer and producer responses to unexpected shocks.
AFRE Research Team Publishes Results on Motivations and Intent Behind Biotechnology Adoption in Dairy

Published on October 3, 2022
Dr. Danielle Ufer's study received recognition for winning the 2022 Richardson-Applebaum Outstanding Graduate Award for Best Ph.D. Dissertation.
Despite adversity, AFRE grad team places in top four at IFAMA world conference competition

Published on August 18, 2022
AFRE graduate level team placed fourth in their division in the Student Case Competition at the International Food & Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) 2022 world conference. There were 25 teams in total.
Jim Shaffer, AFRE Professor Emeritus, passes on at age 97

Published on August 12, 2022
Remembered fondly by many as a great mentor and intellect, Professor Emeritus Jim Shaffer has passed away
MSU researchers play pivotal role in new $19M grazing, soil health project

Published on July 6, 2022
Spartan scientists lead several aspects of research to understand how grazing management affects soil health and farmer well-being.
BIFAD Senior Researcher Award for Scientific Excellence goes to Thom Jayne

Published on June 8, 2022
Thom Jayne, University Foundation Professor Emeritus, is recipient of the 2021 BIFAD Senior Researcher Award for Scientific Excellence in a Feed the Future Innovation Lab
2022 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

Published on June 7, 2022
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.
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on April 26, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announced the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on Apr. 21.
Jake Ferris (1930-2022), Agricultural Market and Price Analyst

Published on April 21, 2022
Professor Emeritus John “Jake” Ferris passed away on March 9, 2022. He is remembered as colleague, teacher, mentor, national expert on commodity price analysis, proud Spartan, and generous donor to the next generation of MSU agribusiness managers.
CANR honors 2022 cohort of Global Scholars in Education

Published on April 6, 2022
CANR announces a new cohort of seven new global scholars representing education.
CANR honors 2022 cohort of Global Scholars in Research

Published on April 6, 2022
CANR announces a new cohort of five new global scholars representing research.
E. B. Hill and the Farm Management Roots of MSU Agricultural Economics

Published on March 30, 2022
The history Elton B. Hill, a Michigan pioneer in the science of farm management and co-founder in 1949 of the Michigan State College Department of Agricultural Economics
Graduate Spotlight: Rania Lachhab

Published on March 16, 2022
Rania Lachhab is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE).
$4M grant awarded for research on Nigerian and Tanzanian food systems

Published on March 15, 2022
Saweda Liverpool-Tasie wins $4M grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to continue agrifood value chain research in Nigeria and Tanzania.
Meet Assistant Professor Craig Carpenter

Published on March 14, 2022
Dr. Craig Carpenter in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics is using his expertise in regional economic development to promote economic opportunities and to educate others on Michigan’s history of economic inequality.
Rodney Cole receives 2022 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award

Published on February 28, 2022
Rodney Cole will receive the 2022 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award during ANR Week.
Boehm receives 2022 CANR Distinguished Service Award

Published on February 28, 2022
Robert Boehm will receive the 2022 CANR Distinguished Service Award during ANR Week.
New Report Uncovers Tart Cherry Consumer Preferences and Opportunities for Market Growth

Published on February 18, 2022
In response to the needs of tart cherry growers and producers, researchers in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) undertook a multi-year research effort to examine consumer preferences for tart cherries.