College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Electrical Technology

The Electrical Technology Certificate Program is an electrical apprenticeship training program with an emphasis on residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial wiring.

Production of Biochar

Published on November 18, 2021

In this webinar you will learn about the production of biochar by pyrolysis. This includes biochar production systems ranging from low-tech to high-tech. The infrastructure needs influence the costs associated with starting to produce biochar, and the the price of biochar at retail has a wide range. The primary production parameters are temperature and retention time, and these parameters are important in the determination of the finished characteristics of the biochar. Air emissions are discussed, which are a concern during production and will vary depending on production practices as well.

Jonathan Althouse

Academic Specialist
althous2@msu.edu
517-353-4896

Sarah Eubanks

Graduate Secretary
seloskes@msu.edu
517-355-4720

Renfu Lu

Adjunct Professor
lur@msu.edu
517-432-8062

Ajit Srivastava

Professor
srivasta@egr.msu.edu
517-432-4826

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.

MSU researcher finds new ways to support global crop production

Published on July 1, 2020
Ajit Srivastava develops solar technologies for drip irrigation systems and tractors powered by solar energy to help smallholder farmers in Burkina Faso increase crop production.

MSU receives $1 million EPA grant supporting water quality in Michigan

Published on June 2, 2020
The MSU Institute of Water Research will lead project to improve water quality in the Saginaw River watershed through farmer-led outreach and education.

Developing the next generation of wastewater treatment technology

Published on February 4, 2021
Pilot wastewater treatment plant partnership between MSU, City of East Lansing provides opportunities for research and education

MSU awarded $500,000 USDA-NIFA grant to support food processing program

Published on June 11, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources receives grant supporting certificate program that develops skilled food processing and safety operators.

AgBioResearch continues work amid COVID-19 pandemic

Published on September 23, 2020
‘The cows still have to be milked’ – Doug Buhler, MSU AgBioResearch

MSU researchers to develop management tool for Chesapeake Bay watershed

Published on May 28, 2020
With a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, two MSU researchers will develop a multi-objective optimization tool to help agencies make management decisions for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

MSU names new chairperson for the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Published on June 1, 2020
Bradley Marks has been named chairperson for the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, effective July 1.

MSU Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering professors receive grants to bring agricultural innovations to developing countries

Published on November 30, 2020
Ajit Srivastava and Pouyan Nejadhashemi are each part of USAID projects to improve agricultural practices in West Africa and South Asia.

Former NASA scientist joins two MSU departments

Published on November 4, 2020
Narendra Das will teach and lead research in the departments of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Helping farmers around the world increase sustainability

Published on July 1, 2020
Timothy Harrigan, an MSU researcher and expert in agriculture engineering, is driven by helping growers make their operations more sustainable by incorporating new practices and technologies.

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.