College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Immigration and Trade during COVID-19, featuring Dr. Irvin Rojas

Published on June 19, 2020

Professor Irvin Rojas talks about COVID-19 in Mexico and the implications for immigration and trade relations with the U.S.

The Rural Economy of COVID-19 in the Short-to-Medium Term

Published on April 17, 2020

In the fourth installment of Closing Bell, Aleks and Trey discuss the short-to-medium-term impacts of the pandemic on the rural economy.

Dairy Industry and COVID-19, featuring Dr. Barry Bradford

Published on June 26, 2020

Professor Barry Bradford joins to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the dairy industry.

Updates on COVID-19, featuring Dr. Felicia Wu

Published on July 17, 2020

Professor Felicia Wu joins Aleks and Trey to discuss updates on COVID disease dynamics and the potential for a vaccine.

Food Security and COVID-19, featuring Dr. Bailey Norwood

Published on May 15, 2020

Aleks and Trey talk with Professor Bailey Norwood about the impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. food security.

Early Uncertainties of COVID-19

Published on March 27, 2020

In the first installment of “Closing Bell”, Schaefer and Malone discuss the uncertainties the coronavirus global pandemic is causing for our food supply chain and the economy.

COVID-19 Veteran Resources

Published on August 24, 2020
The Veteran Outreach team at Michigan State University (MSU) Extension compiled the following list of resources for veterans and their families.

Local Government Financial Vulnerability: New Tools for Identifying and Tracking Challenges

Published on December 8, 2020
The onset of a major pandemic-induced recession has presented a second wave of fiscal problems for local governments. State and local governments are seeking out new tools to assess fiscal risk and vulnerability and to chart new options moving forward.

Anticipate, Mitigate, Monitor: A Rapid Research Response for COVID-19 Policy Guidance in Myanmar’s Agrifood System

Published on October 1, 2020
Prepared by Joseph Goeb, Mywish Maredia, and Duncan Boughton on behalf of the Myanmar Agricultural Support Activity (MAPSA) research team

Using Mobile Phones to do Research in the Time of COVID-19 Lockdowns and Beyond

Published on April 5, 2020
The increasing penetration of affordable mobile phones in developing countries is making it possible to conduct meaningful and timely research while working from home.

The Need for More Realism in Thinking About Options for COVID-19 Response in Developing Countries

Published on April 3, 2020
David Tschirley reflects on a recent McKinsey report on the COVID-19 challenge in Africa

Vaccine Safety – COVID-19 Vaccine

Published on January 25, 2021
In this series, we're exploring vaccines, the ingredients found in vaccines, and vaccine safety. In this post, we look at the currently available COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. and the ingredients that make up these vaccines.

Key points and resources to keep vegetable farms running during novel coronavirus

Published on May 19, 2020
In this constantly changing environment, here are some resources to help produce farms run while keeping personnel and plants healthy.

Good Practical Thinking About Responding to COVID-19 in Africa

Published on April 6, 2020
Reflections on the emerging response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa

COVID-19 in the Developing World: Can the Global Community Muster the Political Will to do What is Needed?

Published on April 1, 2020
FSG Co-Director and PRCI Director David Tschirley Speaks to the Unprecedented Nature of the Crisis and the Response Needed by the Global Community

How to handle takeout and drive-thru foods safely

Published on April 2, 2020
When bringing home your favorite foods, follow these simple steps to keeping the food and you safe.

Importance of positive parenting in times of crisis

Published on April 1, 2020
New research indicates parents’ financial concerns, worries and sadness are getting in the way of parenting during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.