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  MSU researchers helping low-volume meat processors determine wastewater treatments

  Published on August 28, 2024
  Two projects to help small meat processors manage wastewater have been funded by the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.

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  New MSU research shows gardening improves mental, social well-being

  Published on August 26, 2024
  Researchers observed that participating in community gardening boosts mental and social well-being through caring for plants, connecting to nature and feeling a sense of accomplishment.

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  MSU researchers build connection between forests and drinking water, outreach and conservation strategies follow

  Published on August 21, 2024
  A team of MSU researchers has shown there’s “untapped potential” for ensuring that Michigan forests provide clean and abundant drinking water.

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  MSU researchers develop low-cost sensors to help farmers irrigate more efficiently, manage diseases

  Published on August 14, 2024
  Scientists have developed a system called LOCOMOS to monitor irrigation efficiency.

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  MSU faculty turn the farm into a classroom

  Published on June 21, 2024
  Science teachers visit MSU to learn STEM principles from PSM educators

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  Traverse City cherry, apple grower optimistic new climate program will address soil health

  Published on June 19, 2024
  Raul Gomez, operations manager of Wunsch Farms in Traverse City, said changing climate patterns have shown the importance of accurately applying water and nutrients to the soil.

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  More than $2.5M in new funding to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

  Published on June 17, 2024
  The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture will be supporting 23 new research and outreach projects.

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  MSU team receives $750K to explore climate change mitigation potential of switchgrass

  Published on June 13, 2024
  The grant is through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

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  New climate resiliency program aims to assist in ‘challenges our farm hasn’t faced before’

  Published on June 12, 2024
  Jeanie Igl, fourth-generation farmer of Hawkins Homestead based in Ingham County, said she hopes the new Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program will provide several years of climate research to combat the emerging issues her farm is experiencing.