Results

• Bioeconomy

  MSU Extension’s bioenergy and bioproducts team assesses the needs of Michigan stakeholders in the broad bioeconomy industry by addressing issues through research and efforts to help the citizens of Michigan reach sustainable bioenergy and bioproduct goals.

• Michigan State University Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center

  Published on March 20, 2012
  

• Michigan State University Extension Bioenergy

  Published on March 20, 2012
  

• Michigan State University Bioeconomy Network

  Published on March 20, 2012
  

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  Is there a value in chemical modification of lake whitefish scales?

  Published on September 8, 2016
  Lake whitefish scales are an abundant biowaste that are at present unused.

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  The 2017 Lake St. Clair Fisheries Workshop will emphasize habitat restoration

  Published on March 30, 2017
  Interested in harmful algal blooms, habitat restoration, or the status of the Lake St. Clair Fishery? Learn more at the Lake St. Clair Fisheries Workshop.

• Save fuel and money by reducing tillage

  Published on December 17, 2013
  New web-based tool estimates diesel fuel savings from reduced tillage operations.

• Federal law determines how much renewable fuel is produced

  Published on February 24, 2011
  The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 has been the policy driver behind the biofuels industry and will continue through 2022

• New MSU study seeks grassland cooperators

  Published on August 28, 2012
  Cooperators are needed to help in assessing the effects of grassland harvest on pollinator populations.

• Where’s the waste?

  Published on June 4, 2012
  Michigan waste biomass energy inventory to support renewable energy development.

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  Free workshop on sustainable bioenergy cropping systems

  Published on July 10, 2014
  This Aug. 29 program will focus on the agronomics of bioenergy and traditional cropping systems. Learn how to get started with bioenergy crops or evaluate what you have.

• Biofuels mandate conflicts with market realities

  Published on June 17, 2013
  Federal policy is supportive of alternative energy, but not without hurdles.

• Be summer safe: Protect against heat caused illness while working around the farm

  Published on June 6, 2011
  Health hazards due to summer sun and higher temperatures require attention to the details of working outdoors.

• MSU researchers model the impact of climate variability and change on agriculture practices

  Published on February 22, 2012
  MSU Extension’s Webinar Series on Climate, Water and Agriculture will include the results from a study exploring the best management practices for addressing future climate variability and change.

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  Wood products and the future of the forest industry

  Published on December 6, 2018
  Michigan’s forest industry produces a huge array of products, including paper, lumber, panels and everyday items that come from wood.

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  Are you ready for the country life?

  Published on August 3, 2014
  How are you going to keep them down on the farm? Smaller acreages require additional planning and better skills to utilize the resources at hand.

• Annual Michigan Renewable Energy Fair returns June 26-27, 2015

  Published on April 17, 2015
  Save money in your home and business by becoming more energy efficient and energy independent.

• Photoperiod sensitive sorghum for bioenergy

  Published on July 5, 2011
  Photoperiod sensitive sorghum is a high-yielding annual crop that shows potential for ethanol production.

• Plant, Viticulture and Landscape courses enrollment open through MSU this fall

  Published on June 25, 2012
  Off-campus courses in Applied Plant Science and Viticulture through MSU are available at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall.

• Maximizing the value of corn stover

  Published on January 2, 2014
  Whether on the soil or in the barn, corn stover is a valuable resource on crop and livestock farms.