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Providing real-time weather information for growers
Published on July 1, 2020
Jeff Andresen, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences and the state climatologist for Michigan, examines weather and its effect on agriculture. -
Fighting climate change with forest management
Published on July 1, 2020
Lauren Cooper leads the Forest Carbon and Climate Program at MSU, which trains professionals in forestry as a way mitigate environmental damage. -
Unlocking the potential of the plant microbiome
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU microbial ecologist Ashley Shade is seeking to learn more about how microbes positively affect plant health and adapt to environmental pressures. -
Changing photosynthesis during drought can increase plant resilience
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU researcher uses gene to control water loss during drought conditions leading to crops that are more resilient. -
Promoting sustainability of farming systems using digital technology
Published on July 1, 2020
Precision agriculture expert Bruno Basso studies the sustainability of row crop production and delivers data to agricultural producers using innovative technologies. -
Studying the effects of increasing heat stress on plants
Published on July 1, 2020
Gregg Howe and Tom Sharkey, University Distinguished Professors, are studying the effects heat has on plant health. -
Keep your woods healthy for tomorrow
Published on June 17, 2020
Forest owners have a new tool to identify and address threats to their own forest’s long-term health. -
FCWG Learning Exchange Series: Wood Utilization II: Land Use and Global Outlook
Published on June 3, 2020
Speaker Mark Wishnie of BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group will present "Wood Utilization II: Land Use and Global Outlook". -
Fish and a changing climate: Researchers compile database to support management of freshwater fisheries under climate change
Published on June 3, 2020
Understanding how fish are affected by climate changes is a critical component of informing freshwater fisheries management. -
Australian scholar sets groundwork for international irrigation partnership
Published on April 22, 2020
MSU, University of Southern Queensland building memorandum of understanding for collaboration