AgBioResearch

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  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.

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  MSU named charter member of Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science

  Published on June 13, 2022
  NIACS brings together USDA Forest Service, universities, conservationists and forest experts to better manage forests for climate change adaptation and carbon sequestration

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  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.

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  MSU researcher receives $769K grant to develop rapid test for foodborne pathogens

  Published on June 2, 2022
  Evangelyn Alocilja, a world-renowned expert in rapid diagnostics for infectious disease, is developing the test to be used at poultry operations and processing facilities to inspect large samples.

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  MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

  Published on May 27, 2022
  From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.

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  MSU-led effort spawns creation of new migratory freshwater fish database

  Published on May 18, 2022
  Scientists cataloged the life histories of 1,250 North American migratory fish species to help natural resources managers make more-informed conservation decisions.

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  New MSU research supported by sustainable agriculture fund

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Researchers are studying land management decisions made by owners of both farmland and woodland. The work is supported by MSU alumni Doug and Maria Bayer.

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  Construction begins at MSU Entomology’s new Pollinator Performance Center

  Published on April 6, 2022
  The final building will bring together hives and honey extraction with classrooms and research labs.

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  Inflation, pandemic, war reflect consumers’ wariness on grocery prices

  Published on April 4, 2022
  New MSU poll reveals concern about the rising costs of food