Futures Magazine

Futures published twice a year, is written in non-scientific terms for the general public. Each issue profiles the work of several AgBioResearch scientists organized around a specific topic. Recent issues have focused on new research frontiers, economic development and food safety.

Please note: Some publications are in PDF format. You will need a current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view or print these files.

Current Issue

Michigan Agriculture: The Science of Abundance
Fall/Winter 2011
(1.4 MB, PDF)
Michigan ranks No. 2 in the nation in agricultural diversity, second only to California. The challenges faced in maintaining this world-class diversity underscore the importance of providing the state's agricultural producers with the research and information they need. In this issue of Futures, you can read about Michigan's five major commodity groups and how AgBioResearch scientists are rolling up their sleeves and working hand-in-glove with farmers to ensure that the state's commercial agriculture remains profitable and sustainable.