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The Agricultural Resiliency Program — which operates through MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension — was established in 2024 through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development budget with $1 million in recurring funds to support research and outreach. A non-recurring investment of $5 million will go toward four projects that were funded for roughly $1.25 million each. For 2025, the competitive grants program received $5.1 million in funding and supports four projects at $1.275 million each.
In addition to competitive grants, one of the program’s objectives is to increase MSU knowledge and expertise in strategic areas of extreme weather and water science. This involves a cluster hire of six new faculty positions and two Extension educators with the $1 million State of Michigan recurring investment. Startup packages are supported in part by the MSU Office of Research and Innovation.
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Michigan Sen. John Cherry points to MSU research innovation as key to agriculture industry success
Published on March 4, 2026
The Michigan senator said public investment is essential to ensure continued agricultural innovation, positioning the state as a nationwide leader. -
Michigan Rep. Julie Brixie touts MSU research as essential to maintaining state’s agricultural diversity, identity
Published on February 12, 2026
Michigan Rep. Julie Brixie, 73rd District, advocates for MSU research, outreach to boost Michigan agriculture economy. -
Michigan Rep. Jerry Neyer says MSU agriculture research is ‘a small investment with a great return’
Published on February 5, 2026
From a farming background to his role as chair of the Michigan House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Jerry Neyer is passionate about moving the agriculture industry forward. -
MSU research helping drive Michigan’s dry bean industry
Published on December 1, 2025
Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists are working closely with dry bean growers and industry organizations to address challenges from the field to the finished product. -
Michigan vegetable growers rely on MSU partnership, research
Published on October 29, 2025
MSU research helps advance Michigan's vibrant vegetable industry.
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