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  AgBioResearch

  MSU AgBioResearch scientists conduct innovative research in the areas of food, energy and the environment.

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  MSU to host agriculture and natural resources field days from afar

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Events will showcase ongoing research projects, provide timely information to producers

• Michigan State University researcher awarded $9.8M to study low-moisture food safety

  Published on June 22, 2020
  Bradley Marks, professor and chair of the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has received funding from USDA NIFA to investigate pathogens in foods like flour, cereals, dried fruit and nuts.

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  MSU Covid-19 response is part of long-time support of Michigan's dairy producers

  Published on June 5, 2020
  Already struggling dairy industry hit hard by coronavirus

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  Tracking the spread of invaders that creep, crawl and destroy

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Howard Russell, an insect and arthropod diagnostician with MSU Diagnostic Services, identifies pests and solutions to assure plant health for Michigan growers and home owners.

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  Combating corn tar spot

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU field crops pathologist Martin Chilvers examines management strategies, impacts for emerging plant disease

• Managing disease for better growth, storage and processing of sugar beets and potatoes

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Jaime Willbur, assistant professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, analyzes the impact of pathogens to prolong the health of key Michigan crops.

• Healthy soil for healthy potatoes

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Noah Rosenzweig, assistant professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences works to reduce disease and enhance soil health for sustainable potato production.

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  Research and response on the front lines of emerging plant health threats

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Deb McCullough, a professor in the Departments of Entomology and Forestry, identifies insect threats to plant health and responds to plant health emergencies.

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  Vigilance against the invisible: building molecular tools to identify pathogens

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Monique Sakalids, assistant professor in the Forestry and Plant Soil and Microbial Sciences departments at MSU, builds molecular tools to help identify exotic and native pathogens that have the potential to cause plant health emergencies.

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  State Advisory Council helps meet the needs of Michigan communities

  Published on February 3, 2020
  Volunteers from across the state act as a bridge between MSU and their communities.

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  Dana Infante named interim director of Institute of Water Research

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Infante is assistant director of MSU AgBioResearch and associate professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

• Exploring the benefits of sustainable commoditization in the seafood industry

  Published on June 25, 2020
  Thomas Reardon and Ben Belton, faculty members in the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, outline how mass-produced seafood products can also be environmentally friendly.

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  MSU and U.S. Army work to improve wastewater treatment facilities on military bases

  Published on May 8, 2020
  The $1.3 million grant was awarded to Michigan State University and the U.S. Army to convert blackwater and organic food wastes into potable water and renewable energy.

• MSU public health expert discusses practices for mitigating spread of novel coronavirus

  Published on May 6, 2020
  Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, explains the importance of adhering to public health guidelines.

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  MSU partnering with hospital in Ethiopia on clubfoot, hip dysplasia education

  Published on January 9, 2020
  Videos instruct parents on early detection, symptoms and corrective procedures.

• Michigan State University blueberry breeder awarded USDA grant to improve blueberry and cranberry fruit quality

  Published on May 11, 2020
  Patrick Edger, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture, was awarded a four-year, $1.13 million grant to discover genes associated with superior fruit quality traits in blueberries and cranberries.

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  Taking MSU breeding worldwide

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Cholani Weebadde, Michigan State University’s plant breeder for international programs, works to take MSU's agriculture research to a global audience

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  Study aims to combat wheat allergy

  Published on February 1, 2020
  MSU researchers look to validate method to test allergenicity of wheat proteins

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  Michigan State researchers lead effort on PFAS crisis

  Published on February 1, 2020
  Michigan has the most contamination sites in the nation, and scientists are working to learn more about the little-known contaminants.

• Michigan State University researchers awarded NIFA grant to examine potential food safety benefits of genetically modified corn

  Published on May 27, 2020
  Felicia Wu and David Hennessy, faculty in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, have received USDA funding to study whether Bt corn has the ability to reduce aflatoxin, a toxin produced by corn mold.