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New $3 million investment to advance Michigan animal agriculture research, infrastructure
Published on June 4, 2021
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture has received $3 million in new funding for 25 research and outreach projects, as well as infrastructure upgrades. -
U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin tours MSU plant science research facilities
Published on May 21, 2021
Elissa Slotkin, who serves Michigan’s 8th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited the Michigan State University campus May 21 to tour plant science research facilities and the MSU Music Building. -
Fire destroys feed barn at MSU Dairy Cattle Center
Published on May 16, 2021
A fire broke out in a feed barn at the Michigan State University Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center. -
MSU greenhouses: Infrastructure that leads to innovation
Published on April 29, 2021
Greenhouses are an invaluable resource for faculty and students, but to maintain MSU’s leadership in plant science, upgrades are critical. -
Sarah Comstock named 2021 MSU Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year
Published on April 21, 2021
Comstock, an assistant professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, is one of two university-wide recipients of the student-nominated award. -
New Food Literacy and Engagement Poll reveals public disconnect on food and climate change, rising interest in meat alternatives
Published on April 20, 2021
In the Spring 2021 MSU Food Literacy and Engagement Poll, a majority of respondents say developing crops resistant to weather extremes would significantly impact greenhouse gas emissions. -
Recent MSU crop and soil sciences grad pursues her Ph.D. at MSU
Published on March 31, 2021
Student and alum Samantha Thompson researches pathogen resistance in fruit crops as a way to make a difference in the food we eat. -
MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report
Published on March 23, 2021
Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021. -
Monitoring MSU’s campus for the novel coronavirus
Published on March 22, 2021
Jade Mitchell, associate professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, and doctoral student Ryan Julien play a critical role in analyzing public health implications and informing decision-making.