News
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MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop new biopesticide for invasive spotted wing drosophila
Published on October 31, 2024
The $325,000 grant is a partnership with Indiana University supported by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. -
Research published in Nature opens door for advancements in MSU wheat genetics
Published on October 29, 2024
Eric Olson, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, was part of a research team studying the origin and evolution of the bread wheat D genome. Findings were recently published in Nature. -
MSU Horticulture chair receives ASHS Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award
Published on October 25, 2024
Dr. Vance Baird, chair of MSU’s Department of Horticulture, was honored with the American Society for Horticultural Science’s Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award -
National Academies release multi-scale research report by committee on which two Spartans serve
Published on October 22, 2024
Two MSU sustainability scholars are on a prestigious National Academies committee releasing their findings Thursday about the best ways to understand the biological world. -
MSU researcher receives $800K grant to study interregional reliance, carbon program impacts on US forest product industries
Published on October 17, 2024
A multi-institutional research team led by Raju Pokharel, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Forestry, will study interstate and interregional reliance of wood and how carbon offset programs impact forest product industries. -
New MSU partnership aims to connect researchers with business sector, train next generation of leaders
Published on October 15, 2024
Recently hired Ian Olson, a supply chain resilience expert, will lead efforts.
Events
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Nov 21
OCAB Third Thursday: Featuring Dr. Asia Dowtin
November 21, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Agriculture Hall, rm 75/ Zoom
The October OCAB Third Thursday event features Asia Dowtin
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Dec 3
OCAB First Tuesday: Featuring Dr. Marcus Coleman
December 3, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom/Brody Hall Dining Commons
The December ODEI First Tuesday event features Dr. Marcus Coleman
In the News
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Apple of my AI: MSU’s improved robotic apple picker
Published on October 16, 2024 by MSU Today
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China counts wild pandas. Nobody believes its tally
Published on October 15, 2024 by New York Times
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Panda conservation seen in US-China efforts helping other species thrive, scientists say
Published on October 7, 2024 by South China Morning Post
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Researchers look at how tourism impacts the region
Published on September 29, 2024 by The Nome Nugget
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agInnovation research network seeks long-term support
Published on September 20, 2024 by Brownfield Ag News