Shows
The MSU AgBioResearch PodcastMoving Mass Timber Forward: MSU AgBioResearch and MassTimber@MSUGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Sandra Lupien, director of MassTimber@MSU, talk about how MSU research is helping to advance the mass timber industry in Michigan.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-education-research-helping-grow-mass-timber-building-industry-in-michigan-and-beyond
2026-03-1746 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastMSU and Glanbia: Collaborating to Advance Environmental Sustainability at a Michigan Dairy Processing FacilityGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Matt Vanic, site director of MWC (a state-of-the-art dairy processing facility in St. Johns, Michigan), talk about how MSU research helps to advance environmental sustainability within their operations.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-glanbia-collaboration-advances-environmental-sustainability-at-michigan-dairy-processing-facility
2026-03-1330 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastPowering the Future of Laying Hen, Poultry Research: MSU and the Michigan Allied Poultry IndustriesGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Nancy Barr, executive director of the Michigan Allied Poultry Industries, talk about how MSU research advances the egg and allied poultry industries in Michigan. Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/how-msu-m-aaa-helped-build-a-national-model-for-laying-hen-research
2026-03-1026 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastMichigan Sen. John Cherry on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan LegislatureGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Michigan Sen. John Cherry, 27th District, talk about the importance of Michigan State University research to Michigan's agricultural industry.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-sen-john-cherry-points-to-msu-research-innovation-as-key-to-agriculture-industry-success
2026-03-0441 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastMichigan Rep. Luke Meerman on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan LegislatureGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Michigan Rep. Luke Meerman, 89th District, talk about the importance of Michigan State University research to Michigan's agricultural industry.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-rep-luke-meerman-values-msu-s-longstanding-support-of-michigan-agriculture
2026-02-2623 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastM-AAA and the Michigan Equine Industry: How MSU Research Advances Horse Safety, WelfareGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Leesa Massman, equestrian professional and owner of Massman Stables, talk about how MSU research advances horse safety and welfare in Michigan and beyond.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-researcher-drives-equine-safety-welfare-forward-through-m-aaa-backed-studies
2026-02-2432 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastMichigan Sen. Roger Victory on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan LegislatureGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Michigan Sen. Roger Victory, 31st District, talk about the importance of Michigan State University research to Michigan's agricultural industry.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-sen-roger-victory-msu-agriculture-research-is-game-changer-across-michigan-nation-world
2026-02-1825 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastMichigan Rep. Julie Brixie on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan LegislatureGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Michigan Rep. Julie Brixie, 73rd District, talk about the importance of Michigan State University research to Michigan's agricultural industry.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-rep-julie-brixie-touts-msu-research-as-essential-to-maintaining-state-s-agricultural-diversity-identity
2026-02-1826 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastBolstering the Blueberry Industry: MSU and the Michigan Blueberry CommissionGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Nancy Nyquist, executive director of the Michigan Blueberry Commission, talk about how Michigan State University research helps to advance the blueberry industry in Michigan.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-research-bolsters-michigan-blueberry-industry
2026-02-1826 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastMichigan Rep. Jerry Neyer on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan LegislatureGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Michigan Rep. Jerry Neyer, 92nd District, talk about the importance of Michigan State University research to Michigan's agricultural industry.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website:https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-rep-jerry-neyer-says-msu-agriculture-research-is-a-small-investment-with-a-great-return
2026-02-1825 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastHow the MSU Center for Regenerative Agriculture Strengthens Farms, Supply ChainsGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Jason Rowntree, the C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at Michigan State University, talk about the research being done through the MSU Center for Regenerative Agriculture.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/it-isn-t-the-cow-it-s-the-how-how-msu-research-advances-regenerative-ag-in-grazing-systems
2026-02-1740 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastHow the MSU Center for Regenerative Agriculture Turns Soil Health into Actionable InsightsGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Bruno Basso, a John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, talk about the research being done through the MSU Center for Regenerative Agriculture.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/from-drones-to-data-msu-s-basso-lab-driving-next-era-of-regenerative-agriculture
2026-02-1742 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastMichigan's Maple Future: How the MSU Forestry Innovation Center Brings Together Science, Health and the ForestGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Jesse Randall, director of the MSU Forestry Innovation Center, talk about how the Michigan State University center contributes to research on One Health, a concept highlighting the connection to health among humans, animals, plants and the environment.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-forestry-innovation-center-explores-maple-sap-through-a-one-health-lens
2026-02-1733 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastKim Dodd on One Health: A Framework for MSU Research and PartnershipsGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Kim Dodd, dean of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, talk about Michigan State University's emphasis on One Health, a concept highlighting the connection to health among humans, animals, plants and the environment.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-agbioresearch-college-of-veterinary-medicine-team-up-for-one-health-research
2026-02-1728 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastA Better Bean Industry: MSU and the Michigan Bean CommissionGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Joe Cramer, executive director of the Michigan Bean Commission, talk about how Michigan State University research helps to advance the dry bean industry in Michigan.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-research-helping-drive-michigan-s-dry-bean-industry
2026-02-1737 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastEric Hegg on One Health: A Framework for MSU Research and PartnershipsGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Eric Hegg, dean of the MSU College of Natural Science, talk about Michigan State University's emphasis on One Health, a concept highlighting the connection to health among humans, animals, plants and the environment.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-agbioresearch-complements-university-s-one-team-one-health-approach
2026-02-1631 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastVital to the Vegetable Industry: MSU and the Michigan Vegetable CouncilGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Greg Bird, executive director of the Michigan Vegetable Council, talk about how Michigan State University research helps to advance the vegetable industry in Michigan.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-vegetable-growers-rely-on-msu-partnership-research
2026-02-1625 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastSupporting the Soybean Industry: MSU and the Michigan Soybean CommitteeGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Mark Seamon, research director of the Michigan Soybean Committee, talk about how Michigan State University research helps to advance the soybean industry in Michigan.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-research-critical-to-michigan-soybean-production
2026-02-1622 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastDriving Dairy Innovation Together: MSU and the Michigan Milk Producers AssociationGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Sheila Burkhardt, chief corporate affairs officer of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, talk about how Michigan State University Research helps to advance the dairy industry in Michigan. Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/m-aaa-backs-msu-research-on-high-oleic-soybeans-driving-once-in-a-generation-gains-for-michigan-dairy-farmers
2026-02-1617 minThe MSU AgBioResearch PodcastPropelling the Potato Industry: MSU and the Michigan Potato Industry CommissionGeorge Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Kelly Turner, executive director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, talk about how Michigan State University research helps to advance the potato industry in Michigan.Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-agbioresearch-helps-propel-potato-industry
2026-02-1324 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteMSU research powers Michigan’s economy and futureAs a leading global public research university, MSU generates knowledge and innovation that is crucial to grow Michigan's economy in automotive, engineering, health care and beyond, and to improve the health & well-being of our state and our citizens. A top global public research university, MSU has built a research enterprise that reaches every part of Michigan, driving the state’s economy and contributing to a stronger, healthier present and future. On this episode of MSU Today, three Spartan scholars explore the impact of MSU’s research on the state, country and world...
2024-11-2036 min
Abilities, Opportunities, and the Future of WorkEpisode 9: MSU Project SEARCH - Academia State Collaboration SeriesIn this episode, we focus on "Spartan Project Search." This is a joint project between Michigan State University, Ingham Intermediate School District, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Community Mental Health, and Peckham Inc. A short description of Spartan Project Search from the website is below:
"Spartan Project SEARCH’s inaugural year started in Fall 2016 at Michigan State University as a partnership with Ingham Intermediate School District, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Community Mental Health, and Peckham Inc.
"Spartan Project SEARCH brings a successful international program for young adults with developmental di...
2023-01-3048 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteMichigan Higher Education Funding 101How much funding do we receive and what areas of MSU receive funds in this process?“The number changes a little bit every year, so the number I'm giving right now, which is $287 million is a number that we're getting this year,” says Bertram. “Now that's just in one line for one purpose. That's general operating dollars from the state of Michigan. In addition to that $287 million, AgBioResearch gets about $35 million and MSU Extension gets about $30 million. There are other smaller programs like Project Greeen, which is an annual program that does plant-based agriculture research. There are a numb...
2021-08-2036 min
MSU Today with Russ WhiteCelebrating Global Acclaim and Progress Amidst Challenges during Leadership Transition in MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesRegarding CANR’s rankings in the 2021 Quacquarelli Symonds World Research Rankings, Hendrick is justifiably proud. “It’s an honor for us to be in the top 10,” says Hendrick. “If you look at where we sit within the U.S., we're still in the top handful of programs and always have been. Really, what this measures is our scientific impact, the quality of the work we do, the amount of scholarship we do, and the impact that has globally in terms of both generating basic knowledge and then also applying that to solve problems related to food and the environment. It speaks w...
2021-06-1128 min
The Meet Your Herdmates Sodcast56 Jason Rowntree, PhDAgriculture is a complex natural system.
Keep the culture in agriculture
Dirt's under our fingernails, soil's under our feet.
Associate professor of Animal Science (Michigan State University) and C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture , Dr. Jason Rowntree coordinates Lake City and UPREC AgBioResearch and Extension Centers where he addresses economic, environmental and social complexity in agriculture. He studys how grazing livestock can improve land and mitigate climate change by capturing carbon and providing other ecosystem services. He strives to increase local food systems that strengthen local communities. He is former chair of the Grassfed...
2021-05-181h 01
MSU Today with Russ WhiteMSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ diverse footprint benefits the world“I made kind of a circuitous route back to the university, Bill,” Hendrick says. “I did my bachelor's and PhD degrees here and left in 1992. I did a post-doctoral fellowship in Alaska, and then I went to Georgia for 16 years. That's where I spent most of my active faculty career then migrated back a little bit north to The Ohio State University for about seven and a half years. I came back here in the summer of 2016 as dean. “It's an interesting and exciting time for our college, and we do a lot of different things you would ex...
2020-12-2931 min