AgBioResearch

News & Publications

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  Smith to lead MSU AgBioResearch as new director

  Published on December 9, 2021
  George W. Smith has been named the director of MSU AgBioResearch and senior associate dean for research for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, effective immediately.

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  $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.

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  MSU researcher part of new $10M project to study, support diverse perennial forage systems across the US

  Published on November 15, 2021
  MSU to receive $900K and lead efforts with farms to evaluate benefits and risks.

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  Patrick Cudney to lead government and stakeholder relations for College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

  Published on November 2, 2021
  Patrick Cudney has been appointed the director of government and stakeholder relations for Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.

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  MSU alum, philanthropist continues to advance MSU and CANR

  Published on October 12, 2021
  Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering alumnus, Larry P. Walker, Ph.D., is a true philanthropist, giving back his time, talent and treasure to advance Michigan State University.

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  MSU to host virtual field day on practical strategies for responsible use of antimicrobials in livestock production

  Published on October 8, 2021
  October 26 event titled "Management Over Medication in Livestock Production" will focus on practical strategies for responsible use of antimicrobials in food animals raised on farms of any size, and why this is important

Publications

• Futures Magazine

  Futures is written in non-scientific terms for the general public. Each issue profiles the work of several AgBioResearch scientists.

• Legislative Reports

  The MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Legislative report describes how the organizations leveraged state funding, fueled the economy and connected with Michigan residents over the past year.

• Project GREEEN Annual Report

  The Project GREEEN Annual Report conveys research activities conducted through Michigan's plant agriculture initiative, a partnership among MSU, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and commodity organizations.