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Rowntree testifies before Senate Ag Committee in support of research, Extension funding

Published on December 12, 2022
C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture Jason Rowntree appeared before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to support funding for the 2023 Farm Bill
MSU alums fulfill critical roles in $19 million grazing, soil health study

Published on October 28, 2022
Spartan graduates lead partner research teams at Colorado State University, Noble Research Institute
MSU researchers play pivotal role in new $19M grazing, soil health project

Published on July 6, 2022
Spartan scientists lead several aspects of research to understand how grazing management affects soil health and farmer well-being.
More than $2.3 million to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 6, 2022
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability.
$19M research project seeks to understand how management impacts soil health, farmer well-being

Published on December 7, 2021
An international coalition co-led by MSU announced a $19 million project aimed at understanding how grazing management decisions impact soil health on pasture and rangeland, and how soil health can positively impact a producer’s land and well-being.
MSU animal science professor exploring environmental benefits of regenerative agriculture

Published on February 15, 2021
Rowntree publishes study on impact of newer farming method
Examining animal agriculture, alternative proteins amid climate change concerns

Published on February 3, 2020
Michigan State University is working with the beef industry and stakeholders to help ensure that producers are equipped to face the future of alternative proteins and other food trends.