Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics Food Security Group

News

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  "We go where the farmers are": How global MSU programs feed and educate the world

  Published on April 30, 2025
  Informational event highlights global MSU programs feeding and educating the world amid USAID budget cuts.

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  Tough Questions

  Published on January 16, 2025
  A webinar series by MSU’s Food Security Group exploring critical issues in international development research, featuring leading experts tackling ethics, policy pipelines, A.I. impacts, and more.

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  Strengthening Regional Policy Impact: PRCI and Kasetsart University’s Collaborative Efforts

  Published on November 1, 2024
  FSG, through PRCI, collaborates with Kasetsart University to conduct policy-driven research on food security and air pollution in Southeast Asia, involving regional partnerships and workshops.

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  Recent Highlights from Dr. David Ortega

  Published on October 28, 2024
  Dr. David Ortega, MSU Associate Professor and Faculty Laureate in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, recently participated in several high-profile events.

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  Annual FTF Innovation Lab Council Meeting: Translating Research to Action and David Tschirley’s New Role as Chair

  Published on October 28, 2024
  David Tschirley is the new IL Council Chair. At the Annual FTF Meeting, Thom Jayne and Madina Guloba highlighted scaling research impact, accountability, and PRCI’s locally led initiatives.

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  FSG Spotlight: Nahian Bin Khaled’s Journey in Agricultural Economics and Field Research

  Published on October 8, 2024
  Nahian Bin Khaled, a PhD candidate at MSU, researches technology adoption and food security, focusing on Bangladesh and Tanzania, aiming to impact policy and uplift smallholder farmers' livelihoods.

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  FSG Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Eminent Speakers and Panelists Focused on the Future

  Published on September 24, 2024
  FSG celebrated its 50th anniversary with a keynote session headlined by Matin Qaim, Derek Byerlee, and Jeffrey Bloem, panels on research and collaboration offering insights from global experts, and vigorous discussion. Access below.

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  FSG Spotlight: Michael Hall’s Journey in Agricultural and Resource Economics

  Published on August 20, 2024
  Michael Hall, a Ph.D. student at MSU, explores food security and small-scale vendors in Tanzania, aiming to inform policy. His fieldwork and research draw from his rich academic and personal experiences.

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  David L. Ortega Addresses U.S. House Committee on the Importance of U.S.-China Relations in Agriculture

  Published on June 12, 2024
  Ortega, MSU agricultural economist, briefed U.S. House on U.S.-China ag relations: trade challenges, need for dialogue.

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  Celebrating: PSEG Associate Award

  Published on June 12, 2024
  MSU and IFPRI received a 5-year award to improve food security policy research and capacity in Nigeria, focusing on policy formulation, research, and advocacy for sustainable agriculture and economic growth.