Bioeconomy

Michigan State University Extension’s bioenergy and bioproducts team assesses the needs of Michigan stakeholders within the broad bioeconomy industry by addressing issues through research and Extension efforts to help the citizens of Michigan reach sustainable bioenergy and bioproduct development goals.

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• Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade

  May 10, 2013 | Mark Seamon | USDA projections indicate optimism for the agriculture industry.

• World production of crops allows use for biofuels

  May 3, 2013 | Mark Seamon | Improving crop productivity contributes to lessening our reliance on fossil fuels.

• Biobased products are becoming more mainstream

  April 25, 2013 | Mark Seamon | Products for many consumer uses are made from biobased materials and are available for your use.

• HOT TOPICYou have options when it comes to weed control during switchgrass establishment

  April 18, 2013 | Dennis Pennington | Although weeds can be controlled solely by mechanical means in young switchgrass stands, a preemergence herbicide application may produce higher initial yields.

• Financial management: The essential third component

  April 4, 2013 | Mark Thomas | Every business needs to make and market a product, or provide and sell a service. One overlooked but necessary discipline in any type of venture is financial management.

• Deadline nears for new summer off-campus MSU commercial vegetable production class

  April 4, 2013 | Joanne Davidhizar | MSU’s Institute of Agricultural Technology will conduct a class on commercial vegetable production at northwest and southwest Michigan community colleges this summer. Deadline to enroll is May 1.

• Corn stover: What is its worth?

  March 20, 2013 | Dennis Pennington | Be sure to account for nutrient removal when placing a value on corn stover.

• HOT TOPICWhere are the gases coming from? A greenhouse gas emissions inventory report

  March 16, 2013 | Gerald May | An EPA report illustrates changes in greenhouse gas emissions over the 21 years between 1990 and 2010.

• Grant funding for growers—Part II

  March 16, 2013 | Rob Sirrine | While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. Here is a brief list of grants offered to Michigan growers.

• Grant funding for growers—Part I

  March 16, 2013 | Rob Sirrine | While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. There are, however, important things to consider if you are interested in grant funding.

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