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Department News

MSU ag engineer designing innovative technologies to support specialty crop production

Published on December 12, 2024
MSU assistant professor Yuzhen Lu is supporting Michigan’s asparagus and blueberry industries through several research projects.
ADREC continues to be a leader in waste-to-energy solutions

Published on December 4, 2024
ADREC can carry out research and development projects from small bench scale to large demonstrations, utilizing the variety of technology available there
MSU Researchers Nominated to EPA Science Advisory Board

Published on November 27, 2024
BE professor Jade Mitchell was appointed to the EPA's Science Advisory Board and Chemical Assessment Advisory Committee
MSU Researcher Receives Rudolf Hering Medal from ASCE

Published on October 31, 2024
The Rudolf Hering Medal of the ASCE was instituted and endowed in 1924 by the Sanitary Engineering Division (now the Environmental & Water Resources Institute) in honor of Rudolf Hering, past Vice President of the Society.
MSU researcher receives grant to develop efficient irrigation technology using solar power

Published on October 10, 2024
The project is led by Younsuk Dong, an irrigation specialist and assistant professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.
New director named for MSU Institute of Water Research

Published on October 8, 2024
Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been named director of the Institute of Water Research effective Oct. 15, 2024.
MSU researchers develop low-cost sensors to help farmers irrigate more efficiently, manage diseases

Published on August 14, 2024
Scientists have developed a system called LOCOMOS to monitor irrigation efficiency.
Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

Published on July 17, 2024
Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.
MSU researcher developing mobile app to create feed optimal feed rations for livestock

Published on June 18, 2024
Daniel Uyeh, assistant professor in BAE, is part of a project in partnership with UC Davis to research and develop a mobile app to be used by farmers for their livestock
New MSU research projects supported by sustainable agriculture funds

Published on June 10, 2024
Two new projects will be funded by the Bayer New Initiatives Fund for Sustainable Agriculture and the Sustainable Michigan Fund.