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New report says six MSU AgBioResearch scientists among most highly cited
Published on December 3, 2019
Six Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists have been recognized in the Highly Cited Researchers List, an annual compilation of the global leaders in scientific influence by Clarivate Analytics.
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Michigan State University partners to create limited-edition purple potato chips
Published on November 25, 2019
The limited-edition purple potato chips from Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. are made from the Blackberry potato, the newest variety developed by Michigan State University's Potato Breeding and Genetics program.
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Reducing agricultural risks with new technologies
Published on October 14, 2019
From using smartphone apps to soil testing and seed placement, growers aim to increase efficiency of their operations.
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Deploying precision agriculture in developing countries provides opportunities, challenges
Published on September 30, 2019
MSU researchers are working with developing countries to bring innovative technologies and improve agricultural production and sustainability.
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Pouyan Nejadhashemi named MSU Foundation Professor
Published on September 16, 2019
Pouyan Nejadhashemi is a professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences who studies water and its distribution, movement and quality in a variety of environments.
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MSU researchers part of $2.7 million project funded by Department of Energy
Published on September 10, 2019
Two MSU researchers are part of a $2.7 million U.S. Department of Energy project studying sorghum, which is of interest as a biofuel. Researchers want to pinpoint genes that contribute to plant health and yield.
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Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology visit the commercial Corteva corn breeding program.
Published on August 27, 2019
PBGB Program Students traveled to Ithaca, MI to learn about corn breeding.
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Michigan family farm embracing precision agriculture for past two decades
Published on August 26, 2019
MSU researcher lends insight as more and more farms worldwide adopt precision practices.
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MSU alum connects current students with PGA Tour golf course preparation experience
Published on August 22, 2019
MSU students help prepare the golf course for the PGA FedEx Cup Championship in partnership with the agronomy team at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
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MSU student uses drone technology to support family farm, MSU soybean research
Published on August 12, 2019
Ashley Kuhlman takes drone photos to support farming and research. Following graduation, she plans to start a precision agriculture consultancy business.
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Postdoctoral researchers in MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences awarded USDA NIFA fellowships
Published on July 23, 2019
Two postdoctoral researchers in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences have received fellowships from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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It’s all in the pores: New paper points to soil pore structure as key to carbon storage
Published on July 22, 2019
Kravchenko, Robertson co-author article on soil carbon for Nature Communications
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MSU names new chairperson for Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences
Published on July 16, 2019
Brian Horgan has been named chairperson for the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, effective September 2019.
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Forage research field day scheduled for July 31
Published on July 12, 2019
Join us for a day of learning on a variety of trending forage topics.
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2019 MSU Weed Tour rescheduled for July 10
Published on June 17, 2019
Participants can compare herbicide programs, evaluate weed management strategies and tour MSU research plots.
