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Energy crops show promise in Michigan
Published on January 11, 2013
Michigan State University Extension demonstration trials evaluate potential of energy crops. -
An oil and gas lease is the marketing plan for your hydrocarbons
Published on December 27, 2012
The oil and gas lease should be considered as the marketing plan for a mineral owner’s hydrocarbons. -
Drought reduced canola and oriental mustard yields in 2012
Published on December 7, 2012
Despite a dry season, the potential of biodiesel production from brassica oilseeds remains promising. -
Tips on gathering, drying and storing firewood
Published on November 30, 2012
Michigan State University Extension recommends the following tips for getting the most of your firewood this heating season. -
Michigan State University offers plant science courses at both ends of the Lower Peninsula
Published on November 8, 2012
The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) will conduct a variety of off-campus courses as part of the growing certificate program in applied plant science and viticulture at two locations in the spring semester. -
Pyrolysis to produce gasoline and biodiesel
Published on October 31, 2012
Pyrolysis is a maturing technology that can yield infrastructure compatible fuels from renewable resources. -
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.