MSU Extension Agricultural Bioenergy and Energy Conservation

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• Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 2: Role of scientific innovations

  Published on October 17, 2012
  This is the second in a series of articles to review some of the current information on challenges to feeding the nine billion world population in 2050.

• Business resources available through Michigan State University Product Center-ShadeFund Partnership

  Published on October 16, 2012
  ShadeFund, through its field partnership with Michigan State University Product Center, provides small loans to Michigan entrepreneurs connected to the land and food system.

• Biodiesel as a domestic renewable fuel

  Published on September 24, 2012
  Biodiesel production mandates have been released by the U.S. EPA for 2013.

• Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 1: Food production strategies

  Published on September 18, 2012
  This is the first in a series of articles to review some of the current information gathered by scientists and stimulate an unbiased discussion on food security and environmental stewardship among all segments of the society.

• Harvest strategies for future bioenergy switchgrass crops

  Published on September 13, 2012
  Michigan farmers should consider switchgrass production as a potential economic and sustainable option for their future.

• Should I remove corn stover this fall?

  Published on August 28, 2012
  Removing corn stover has become a common question from producers looking for ways to manage corn residue. Join us for a field day October 4 that will focus on corn residue management.

• Ethanol impact on gasoline prices

  Published on August 23, 2012
  Study finds ethanol impact lowered wholesale gasoline prices $0.16 to $1.37 per gallon over past decade.

• Carbon dioxide release: What can we do to reduce it?

  Published on July 11, 2012
  Your choice of fuel sources change how carbon dioxide release is counted.

• Concrete and greenhouse gasses: Exploring the relationship

  Published on June 22, 2012
  Researching green technology and understanding the emission of greenhouse gasses in relation to the production of concrete blocks is a key part of the construction business.

• Making “green” concrete: A challenging process for a better world

  Published on June 22, 2012
  Northeast Michigan is at the center of a green technology research project that could make a “dirty art” cleaner for a healthier planet.