Trees Improve Health — but Not for Everyone
Being around trees is proven to enhance health, from lowering stress to increasing longevity. However, a new national study led by Amber Pearson reveals a surprise: The biological benefits of nature are not experienced equally across all populations.
Advancing Dairy Cow Fertility and Farm Success
Research from Michigan State University Professor J. Richard Pursley is trailblazing an area within dairy cattle management that Wendell Van Gunst says is essential to keep farms profitable.
Flessner Publishes New Book on Southern Africa’s Water History
John Aerni-Flessner, associate professor in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, has released a new book exploring one of Southern Africa’s most significant infrastructure projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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