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Michigan State University's official College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Twitter feed. Follow us to learn more about #CANRatMSU!
Michigan State University
Joined August 2009
Researchers from @CANRatMSU found that drones have rapidly transformed agriculture worldwide, enhancing efficiency and safety (via @ConversationUS). https://t.co/NOjQoooXtH
theconversation.com
Just a few years ago, agricultural drones were expensive, small and difficult to use, limiting their appeal to farmers. No longer.
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Greg Rouland, a recipient of the Kent Taylor Graduate Assistantship in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is conducting innovative research on sustainable wastewater treatment systems that reduce environmental impact: https://t.co/6zge47crMH
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MSU’s Forestry Innovation Center is a unique outpost where maple trees, paper mills, Christmas trees and global markets are all connected. The center manages projects that span centuries, with immediate impact on industry and communities across Michigan.
msutoday.msu.edu
MSU's Forestry Innovation Center is training the state’s loggers, uncovering new science in maple sap and stewarding long-term forestry projects.
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.@MSUExtension recently hosted a tour of the MSU Plant Science Research Greenhouse Facility for industry leaders and stakeholders, including @SenRogerVictory. Facility renovations began in 2024, and the project is expected to be complete by November 2026. https://t.co/P3I2ln4QFt
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Greg Bird, executive director of the Michigan Vegetable Council, says without @michiganstateu research, "Michigan wouldn't be as good of a place to grow fruits and vegetables." @CANRatMSU @MSUnews @MichDeptofAg @AgIsAmerica @VGN_News @migovernment READ: https://t.co/xy2ldSabwm
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Phosphorus is essential for global food production, yet its supply is limited. PRI researchers have now uncovered a signaling pathway that explains how plants delay flowering when phosphorus runs low, opening doors to nutrient-efficient crops. Read more: https://t.co/pxHCZffiJg
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In recognition of a gift from GreenStone Farm Credit Services, the concourse at the Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University has been officially renamed the GreenStone Farm Credit Services Concourse: https://t.co/ce1AKAbn2M
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A breakthrough partnership to grow MSU soybeans is saving the Preston family's dairy farm tens of thousands of dollars a month in livestock feed costs — and it could change the dairy industry forever. Read more:
msutoday.msu.edu
Thanks to research from Michigan State University, the dairy cattle at family-owned Preston Farms in souther Michigan are producing higher quality mlik — and the farm is saving tens of thousands of...
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With the end of daylight savings time approaching, @CANRatMSU's Hanne Hoffman spoke with @PreventionMag about how to manage symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.
prevention.com
Your “winter blues” could be more serious than you think.
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CANR and @dominos are teaming up to train youth to be future farmers and food entrepreneurs in Detroit. Through this new partnership, the MSU Detroit Partnership in Food, Learning, and Innovation is piloting a Youth Farm Managers Program. Learn more: https://t.co/vMLBjcT8O5
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A strategic partnership between CANR, @MSUAgBio, and @Case_IH is advancing agricultural research and education. As part of this collaboration, CASE IH provides MSU with low-cost access to tractors for use across campus farms and research properties: https://t.co/LWa7sY7hw7
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From pioneering the first indoor natural grass field at the 1994 FIFA World Cup to preparing fields for the 2026 tournament, MSU’s Turfgrass Management Program continues to set the global standard. Learn more: https://t.co/gwZJdzs6s7
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Discovering her passion for research as a student at Lansing Community College through the Entomology Research and Outreach Fellowship, Amelia McGinnis is now pursuing her Ph.D. in the MSU Department of Entomology. Read more: https://t.co/FtL2vMYggY
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Fessler & Bowman, Inc., a Michigan-based and nationally recognized leader in concrete and civil infrastructure services, recently announced the appointment of MSU Construction Management alum Justin Park as Chief Operating Officer. https://t.co/VgK9PdQv4s
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Mark Seamon, research director for @MichiganSoybean, said @michiganstateu research helps MI farmers think long term. "One of the things our 7-member farmer board thinks is very important is sustainability." @CANRatMSU @MSUnews @MichDeptofAg READ: https://t.co/Yxd9JRrQMQ
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Dr. Eva Almenar, a professor in food packaging at the School of Packaging - MSU, was named a 2025 IFT Fellow by the Institute of Food Technologists. Each year, IFT honors individuals whose careers exemplify excellence in the science of food. Read more: https://t.co/wfTetSnB9H
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As the new president of the @MichiganFFA, Brent DeSaegher will lead Michigan’s 10,000 student members as an incoming first-year student at Michigan State University. He will major in biosystems engineering. Read more:
msutoday.msu.edu
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Roberto G. Lopez, PhD, associate professor and controlled environment/floriculture @MSUExtension specialist in @HorticultureMSU, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Extension Educator by the American Society for Horticultural Science. Read more: https://t.co/ve6c4o1inf
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.@MSU_BAE professor Dr. Ajit Srivastava recently gave a demonstration to farmers on an electric tractor he's developed. He hopes that it can one day help small-scale farmers in their operations. @michiganstateu @MSUnews @CANRatMSU @msuresearch From @AP:
apnews.com
At an August event, researchers at Michigan State University asked farmers what they think of a new electric tractor.
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Thank you to the CANR Spartans who joined us for the tailgate on Saturday, September 13! It was a beautiful day for football and reconnecting with nearly 800 CANR alumni, friends, faculty, staff and families. Read more about the event here: https://t.co/KKxivYKrRR
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