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Solar farms may still be farms

Published on April 24, 2026
Forage research points to scalable agrivoltaic solutions.
The case for cattle on solar farms

Published on April 24, 2026
New grazing strategies challenge the idea that cattle don’t belong on solar sites and suggest they may thrive there.
MSU researchers to explore viability of agriculture, solar power generation together in Michigan

Published on June 18, 2025
Agrivoltaics systems place solar arrays in agricultural fields alongside farming operations. MSU researchers are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of this technology that's new to Michigan.
Planning and zoning for solar in Michigan

Published on May 30, 2025
Renewable energy siting laws in Michigan limit the role of local government while expanding the role of the state. A new guide helps communities prepare.
Spartan students showcase EAV sustainability solutions

Published on May 12, 2025
MSU undergraduates presented research and novel consumer-based applications at annual Plastics in Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Conference
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announces Partnership with CNH

Published on May 7, 2025
CNH will provide MSU with a New Holland T6.180 Methane tractor, the world's first 100% methane-powered production tractor, for use in educational and research initiatives.
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.
MSU team receives $750K to explore climate change mitigation potential of switchgrass

Published on June 13, 2024
The grant is through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
Nationwide survey reveals fresh insights about community perceptions of large-scale solar developments

Published on April 16, 2024
Study conducted researchers at by Berkeley Lab, University of Michigan and Michigan State University sheds light on community perceptions of LSS projects
MSU researcher says anaerobic digesters are ‘the wave of the future’

Published on December 8, 2022
BAE Professor Dana Kirk works with dairy producers to establish waste management systems and break down barriers to access for farms of all sizes