News

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.
MSU leads study exploring the viability of using indoor farming to grow leafy greens

Published on January 29, 2020
A multi-university team of horticulturists, engineers and agricultural economists led by MSU has received a four-year, $2.7 million grant from the USDA to study indoor production of leafy greens.
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..
MSU dairy cattle judging team performs well in 1st contest of the season

Published on January 21, 2020
The team placed third overall and fourth in oral reasons out of 11 teams.
PBS Interviews Professor Scott Swinton on Becoming a University Distinguished Professor

Published on December 19, 2019
PBS's WKAR television station recently interviewed AFRE faculty member Scott Swinton about being named a 2019 University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University.
FSP Leaves a Major Impact on Myanmar and its Young Agricultural Researchers

Published on November 22, 2019
AFRE researchers in the FSP program spent 5 years studying Myanmar's agricultural transformation in an effort to inform policy and promote the country's research capacity.
AFRE Job Candidates for Winter/Spring 2020

Published on November 21, 2019
AFRE is pleased to announce our PhD job-market candidates for winter and spring 2020.
Precision farming comes into its own

Published on October 7, 2019
Precision agriculture affects farmers both large and small; adoption rates depend on cost versus value produced
New Report Uncovers the “Hidden Middle” of Africa’s Agricultural Economy

Published on October 3, 2019
In collaboration with AGRA, Food Security Group researchers from AFRE are reshaping the debate among Africa’s agricultural policy makers.