MSU AgBioResearch
The MSU AgBioResearch Podcast
Michigan State University AgBioResearch conducts leading-edge research that combines scientific expertise with practical applications to advance agriculture, sustain natural resources, generate economic prosperity and enhance the quality of life in Michigan and worldwide. Listen to Dr. George Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, interview guests about MSU research and the impact it has in Michigan and beyond. For more information, visit agbioresearch.msu.edu.
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Jun 10, 2026
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Episodes
Advancing Pork through Science and Partnership: MSU, M-AAA and the Michigan Pork Producers Association 10.06.2026 24:27
George Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Mary Kelpinski, CEO of the Michigan Pork Producers Association, talk about how Michigan State University research helps to advance the pork industry in Michigan. Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website:
Michigan Sen. Sam Singh on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan Legislature 26.05.2026 18:48
George Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Michigan Sen. Sam Singh, 28th 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-sam-singh-on-msu-agriculture-research-outreach-there-s-a-need-and-a-want
Troubleshooting Tree Fruit Challenges: MSU and the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission 05.05.2026 27:11
George Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Nancy Nyquist, executive director of the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission, talk about how Michigan State University research helps to advance the tree fruit industry in Michigan. Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-tree-fruit-commission-investments-in-msu-research-deliver-results
How M-AAA and MSU Research Advance Dairy Cattle Reproduction on Michigan Farms 22.04.2026 32:34
George Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Ken Nobis, Michigan farmer ambassador for the Farm Journal Foundation, talk about how MSU research is helping advance dairy cattle reproduction on Michigan farms. Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/m-aaa-investment-powers-msu-discoveries-advancing-dairy-cow-fertility-and-farm-success
Growing with the Fruit Industry: MSU and the Michigan State Horticultural Society 02.04.2026 40:12
George Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Ben Smith, executive director of the Michigan State Horticultural Society, talk about how Michigan State University research helps to advance the fruit industry in Michigan. Read more about this work on the MSU AgBioResearch website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-fruit-industry-depends-on-msu-research-outreach-we-can-t-do-it-on-our-own
Moving Mass Timber Forward: MSU AgBioResearch and MassTimber@MSU 17.03.2026 46:17
George 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
MSU and Glanbia: Collaborating to Advance Environmental Sustainability at a Michigan Dairy Processing Facility 13.03.2026 30:10
George 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-sustainab...
Powering the Future of Laying Hen, Poultry Research: MSU and the Michigan Allied Poultry Industries 10.03.2026 26:35
George 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
Michigan Sen. John Cherry on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan Legislature 04.03.2026 41:11
George 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
Michigan Rep. Luke Meerman on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan Legislature 26.02.2026 23:50
George 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
M-AAA and the Michigan Equine Industry: How MSU Research Advances Horse Safety, Welfare 24.02.2026 32:36
George 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
Michigan Sen. Roger Victory on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan Legislature 18.02.2026 25:23
George 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
Michigan Rep. Julie Brixie on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan Legislature 18.02.2026 26:14
George 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
Bolstering the Blueberry Industry: MSU and the Michigan Blueberry Commission 18.02.2026 26:18
George 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
Michigan Rep. Jerry Neyer on the Agricultural Impact Partnership between MSU and the Michigan Legislature 18.02.2026 25:09
George 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
How the MSU Center for Regenerative Agriculture Strengthens Farms, Supply Chains 17.02.2026 40:57
George 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-g...
How the MSU Center for Regenerative Agriculture Turns Soil Health into Actionable Insights 17.02.2026 42:53
George 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
Michigan's Maple Future: How the MSU Forestry Innovation Center Brings Together Science, Health and the Forest 17.02.2026 33:28
George 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-fore...
Kim Dodd on One Health: A Framework for MSU Research and Partnerships 17.02.2026 28:27
George 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-veterina...
A Better Bean Industry: MSU and the Michigan Bean Commission 17.02.2026 37:42
George 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
Eric Hegg on One Health: A Framework for MSU Research and Partnerships 16.02.2026 31:42
George 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-o...
Vital to the Vegetable Industry: MSU and the Michigan Vegetable Council 16.02.2026 25:36
George 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
Supporting the Soybean Industry: MSU and the Michigan Soybean Committee 16.02.2026 22:35
George 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
Driving Dairy Innovation Together: MSU and the Michigan Milk Producers Association 16.02.2026 17:00
George 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-ge...
Propelling the Potato Industry: MSU and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission 13.02.2026 24:04
George 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
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