Category: Research
Rwanda program targets pest-resistant staple crops
Rwanda’s new program focuses on pest-resistant cassava, maize, and potatoes to boost yields and improve food security for over 500,000 farm households.
Agrifood value chains key to climate action
MSU researchers highlight how agrifood value chains can empower farmers to adopt climate-smart practices, advancing sustainability in global agriculture.
When are the robots taking over greenhouse operations?
Growers face significant challenges with cost and availability of skilled labor. Technological advancements in computer, vision, AI and robotics with ever-increasing capabilities are decreasing component costs, allowing all kinds of new technologies at an impressive rate.
MSU researcher studies labor shortages in agriculture
Michigan State University agricultural economist Zach Rutledge has received a $650,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to examine labor challenges in the U.S. agricultural sector and potential policy solutions.
Researchers uncover strategies to boost zinc in crops
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered new ways to improve zinc-enriched fertilizers, which could increase crop yields and enhance food nutrition worldwide.
Signify and UBC trial advances year-round pepper yield
Signify and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are entering the fourth year of an LED lighting trial aimed at increasing year-round pepper production.
MSU wins grant for biopesticide to battle invasive pest
Michigan State University (MSU) has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a biopesticide to combat spotted wing drosophila (SWD).
DOE announces $428M for clean energy projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $428 million in funding for 14 projects aimed at boosting clean energy manufacturing in 15 former coal communities across the U.S.
MSU researcher awarded $800K grant to study wood supply
Michigan State University has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study wood supply chains and the effects of carbon offset programs on forest product industries.
USDA ARS holds workshop on PFAS solutions for agriculture
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced outcomes from a recent workshop addressing the challenges posed by Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in agricultural soils and waters. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have been increasingly found in the environment, leading to concerns for farmers and food systems.
MSU forms new partnership to bridge research and business
Michigan State University AgBioResearch and three MSU colleges have announced a new partnership aimed at helping scientists turn research into practical solutions for businesses and government.
MSU scientists awarded over $1M each to study PFAS impact on farms
Two Michigan State University scientists have received grants exceeding $1 million each to investigate the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on agriculture.
MSU Institute of Water Research names new director
Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been appointed director of Michigan State University’s Institute of Water Research (IWR), effective Oct. 15, 2024.
New 3-year medical cannabis research project
Funded by UKRI’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), and in partnership with Glass Pharms and the Advanced Plant Growth Centre at The James Hutton Institute, a new medical cannabis research program will be conducted.
HRI redirects $250K for Phytophthora research
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) announced that $250,000 in federal funds have been reallocated to address the growing threat of Phytophthora austrocedri, a pathogen threatening key plant species in the horticulture industry.