AgBioResearch

News & Publications

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  MSU-led effort spawns creation of new migratory freshwater fish database

  Published on May 18, 2022
  Scientists cataloged the life histories of 1,250 North American migratory fish species to help natural resources managers make more-informed conservation decisions.

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  New MSU research supported by sustainable agriculture fund

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Researchers are studying land management decisions made by owners of both farmland and woodland. The work is supported by MSU alumni Doug and Maria Bayer.

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  Construction begins at MSU Entomology’s new Pollinator Performance Center

  Published on April 6, 2022
  The final building will bring together hives and honey extraction with classrooms and research labs.

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  Inflation, pandemic, war reflect consumers’ wariness on grocery prices

  Published on April 4, 2022
  New MSU poll reveals concern about the rising costs of food

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  New MSU research shows how biofuel crops can help mitigate climate change when grown on land of otherwise little agricultural value

  Published on March 21, 2022
  Newly published research from MSU Foundation Professor Bruno Basso shows how some Midwest farmers can see economic and environmental benefits of growing switchgrass, a biofuel crop, on traditionally less-productive land.

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  New MSU research showcases innovative method to develop more accurate corn yield predictions

  Published on March 14, 2022
  Published in the prestigious journal Remote Sensing of Environment, new MSU research details how more accurate yield information can equip farmers with the knowledge to improve profitability.

Publications

• Futures Magazine

  Futures is written in non-scientific terms for the general public. Each issue profiles the work of several AgBioResearch scientists.

• Legislative Reports

  The MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Legislative report describes how the organizations leveraged state funding, fueled the economy and connected with Michigan residents over the past year.

• Project GREEEN Annual Report

  The Project GREEEN Annual Report conveys research activities conducted through Michigan's plant agriculture initiative, a partnership among MSU, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and commodity organizations.