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MSU team receives $750K to explore climate change mitigation potential of switchgrass

Published on June 13, 2024
The grant is through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
New climate resiliency program aims to assist in ‘challenges our farm hasn’t faced before’

Published on June 12, 2024
Jeanie Igl, fourth-generation farmer of Hawkins Homestead based in Ingham County, said she hopes the new Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program will provide several years of climate research to combat the emerging issues her farm is experiencing.
New MSU research projects supported by sustainable agriculture funds

Published on June 10, 2024
Two new projects will be funded by the Bayer New Initiatives Fund for Sustainable Agriculture and the Sustainable Michigan Fund.
Michigan plant leaders play key role in new climate resiliency program

Published on May 29, 2024
Leaders from the Michigan Plant Coalition began discussions in 2016 on ways their industries could prepare for challenges brought upon by climate change.
New Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four projects

Published on April 22, 2024
Each project will be supported at roughly $1.25 million over three years.
Climate change impacts on Christmas tree production in the Midwest

Published on April 1, 2024
New bulletin provides an overview of challenges of a changing climate and options to mitigate those problems. Grower feedback is appreciated through new survey.
Frost and freeze protection for nursery crops

Published on February 27, 2024
Nursery growers should keep in mind methods to protect crops from record-breaking warm temperatures.
New climate resiliency program to address long-term plant agriculture challenges in Michigan

Published on February 1, 2024
The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
New MSU research details how analyzing historical crop yields can reveal key soil health insights

Published on January 18, 2024
An MSU-led team used a novel analytical method known as yield stability zones to show the relationship between crop yield and soil health. The results can help farmers lower input costs and increase yield, while lessening environmental impact.
MSU scientists featured in novel, new DOE-sponsored climate report

Published on January 10, 2024
Bruno Basso and Phil Robertson led research into how the U.S. can best manage cropland soil to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.