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 Extension Bioenergy

  Published on March 20, 2012
  

• Michigan State University Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center

  Published on March 20, 2012
  

• Michigan State University Bioeconomy Network

  Published on March 20, 2012
  

• Use the Correct I-9 form when hiring this year

  Published on February 11, 2010
  

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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.

• Drought reduced canola and oriental mustard yields in 2012

  Published on December 7, 2012
  Despite a dry season, the potential of biodiesel production from brassica oilseeds remains promising.

• Biodiesel as a domestic renewable fuel

  Published on September 24, 2012
  Biodiesel production mandates have been released by the U.S. EPA for 2013.

• Road to Independence workshops aid budding entrepreneurs

  Published on June 27, 2011
  The MSU Product Center and Michigan State University Extension are offering “The Road to Independence”, an introduction to starting a business, which addresses planning, marketing, financial considerations and community resources.

• MSU’s Bailey GREENhouse demonstrates the food cycle loop

  Published on February 17, 2013
  Hoophouse grows food year round, which then goes to dining hall, and that compost goes back into hoophouse.

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  Agricultural Energy Conservation Tour: Switchgrass biomass-to-energy project

  Published on July 22, 2016
  Potential opportunities for growers.

• Michigan land ownership affects who can negotiate and sign an oil and gas lease

  Published on January 25, 2013
  How real estate is owned affects who has the right to negotiate an oil and gas lease. This article looks at joint tenants, divided separate ownership, tenants in common, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporate ownership.

• Cellulosic biofuel process can also improve ruminant forage digestibility

  Published on July 1, 2013
  The Ammonia Fiber Expansion (AFEX) process breaks down cell walls producing a product that can be used for biofuel production or cattle feed.

• World production of crops allows use for biofuels

  Published on May 3, 2013
  Improving crop productivity contributes to lessening our reliance on fossil fuels.

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  Enhance direct farm marketing efforts in 2016 through update experience

  Published on February 24, 2016
  Direct farm marketers can start anew with tips for selling, and exploring institutional sales by participating in the Direct Farm Marketing Update, March 9.

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  Workshop for farmland seekers and retiring or transitioning farmers to be held in Kalamazoo

  Published on December 28, 2017
  Sessions will focus on land access and conservation.

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  Agricultural Energy Conservation Tour: Energy efficiency benefits turkey production

  Published on July 22, 2016
  Turkey producer addresses the impact of energy efficiency practices implemented on farm during tour.

• Where’s the waste?

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

• How to best handle the dismissal of employees

  Published on September 18, 2008
  

• Value-added uses for digester fiber

  Published on April 28, 2011
  By-products of anaerobic digestion can be valuable for several different purposes.