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Saginaw Extension Center

Where Research Meets the Field: Inside the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center

The Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center helps Michigan growers boost yields, manage risk and stay competitive through real-world field research.
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Researchers Develop 5 New Potato Varieties To Bolster US Chip Supply

Researchers at Michigan State University developed five new potato varieties to improve disease resistance, storage and reliability, helping strengthen the U.S. chip supply.
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Solar Farms May Still Be Farms

Growing alfalfa and grass between solar panels may offer a scalable, cost-effective way to combine farming and energy production in the Midwest.
Emily Parker

Global Warming May Be a Boon for This Aggressive Prairie Plant

Climate warming may give aggressive prairie plants a stronger advantage by offsetting insect damage and boosting their growth, spread and overall dominance in ecosystems.
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Africa’s Ecosystems Are Becoming More Alike Than They Appear

Human-driven habitat fragmentation is making Africa’s ecosystems more alike, reshaping food webs and threatening biodiversity—even in protected areas.
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Researchers Receive Grant To Study AI, Digital Marketing in Plant Sales

Researchers at Michigan State University received a grant to study how AI and digital strategies can improve online plant sales. The project explores how personalization and AI-generated content influence consumer trust and purchasing behavior.
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Researchers Expand the Search for Hormone-Free Endometriosis Treatments

Researchers at Michigan State University are advancing the search for hormone-free endometriosis treatments. Their work explores repurposing existing drugs to reduce pain and improve fertility outcomes.
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Research Powers App To Build Early Movement Skills

Research from Michigan State University powers a new app helping young children build motor skills through short, engaging activities. The tool supports early development for families and educators.
Announcements
MSU Scientist Bruno Basso Honored for Contributions to Agronomic Research
The American Society of Agronomy and partnering scientific societies are recognizing MSU’s Bruno Basso for research that has transformed modern agricultural practices.
MSU, Michigan Tech Partner to Advance Dual-Use Technologies That Improve Everyday Life
MSU and Michigan Tech are partnering to advance technologies that address national security challenges while benefiting areas such as health, energy, and manufacturing.
Physiology Professor Receives Mayo Clinic Early-Career Alumni Award
Erica Wehrwein’s work at MSU is advancing physiology education by helping students connect complex biological systems to real-world health and medicine.
Teena Gerhardt Named 2027 Association for Women in Mathematics Fellow
MSU mathematician Teena Gerhardt has been named a 2027 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics for her leadership, mentorship, and service to the field.
North Wind Leaders Join MSU to Explore Dual-Use Innovation and National Security
From AI and advanced computing to workforce development and technology transfer, leaders from North Wind and MSU explored how collaboration across academia, industry, and government can accelerate dual-use innovation and strengthen national security.
Agnieszka Sorensen Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Dense Nuclear Matter
Using machine learning, theoretical modeling, and experimental data, MSU researcher Agnieszka Sorensen is working to better understand dense nuclear matter and the universe’s strong force.