MSU AgBioResearch

@MSUAgBio

Michigan State University AgBioResearch. Dynamic solutions for food systems and the environment. Likes or reposts ≠ endorsement.

East Lansing, MI agbioresearch.msu.edu Joined October 2012

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MSU AgBioResearch @MSUAgBio 6d

.@michiganstateu researcher Dr. Emily Silver is studying how timber damaged by northern Michigan's 2025 ice storms can be converted into biochar, offering solutions that could generate revenue for landowners and improve soil health for farmers.

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Emily Silver, associate chairperson, director of graduate studies, and associate professor in the MSU Department of Forestry.

Biochar produced at Country Oaks Landscaping Supply.

MSU AgBioResearch @MSUAgBio Oct 28

A @michiganstateu-led team has been awarded $400K from @MichDeptofAg to study PFAS in agricultural systems. MSU scientists will partner with @LifeAtPurdue to explore how the chemicals move in fields and develop mitigation strategies.
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Dr. Subhasis Giri, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.

Faith Cullens-Nobis, MSU Extension Educator working with farmers whose land is affected by PFAS.

MSU AgBioResearch @MSUAgBio Oct 12

Congratulations to @michiganstateu's Dr. Bruno Basso (@BassoLabMSU) on receiving the 2026 Carl Sprengel Agronomic Research Award. The honor recognizes outstanding contributions to agronomic research and is given by @ASA_CSSA_SSSA.
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Dr. Bruno Basso in a field with a colleague.

MSU AgBioResearch @MSUAgBio Oct 8

.@USDA_NIFA has awarded @michiganstateu more than $16.2M to continue renovations of research greenhouses through the Research Facilities Act Program. MSU is providing matching funds to create more than $32.5M in new support for the project.
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A renovated greenhouse on the MSU campus.

MSU AgBioResearch @MSUAgBio Sep 16

The @michiganstateu Horse Teaching and Research Center has a new farm manager. Samantha Black, a 2019 @MSUAnSci alumna, began her role at the center Aug. 24. Use the link below to learn more about her.

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Samantha Black, farm manager of the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center.