News

Update from the Chair – October 2018

Published on October 1, 2018
Chairperson of AFRE, Titus Awokuse, gives a status update on the department and outlines recent accomplishments by faculty, students, and alumni.
Forecasting risk runoff through EnviroImpact Tool

Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan State University and Michigan Sea Grant Extension and other partners produced the MSU EnviroImpact, an online decision-support tool providing users with regularly updated forecasts for surface runoff risk.
Supporting pollination in agriculture

Published on October 1, 2018
MSU led the Integrate Crop Pollination project, a nationwide, multi-institutional research project to investigate the performance, economics and farmer perceptions of different pollination strategies across a range of fruit and vegetable crops.
Saving veterans and bees with Heroes to Hives program

Published on October 1, 2018
In 2016, Michigan State University Extension introduced the Heroes to Hives (H2H) program to support veteran wellness through professional training and community development centered on beekeeping.
Educating farmers on drone capabilities

Published on October 1, 2018
Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, can help increase farm efficiency and minimize labor on Michigan farms.
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part two

Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options.
Providing PFAS risk assessment and education

Published on October 1, 2018
PFAS has been detected at 34 Michigan sites in 17 counties (as of July 2018), and in some cases high levels of PFAS has seeped into drinking water.
Making a difference in postsecondary education enrollment through Michigan 4-H

Published on October 1, 2018
Through its wide range of programs, Michigan 4-H promotes personal growth, career exploration and goal-setting.
Providing learning opportunities through Michigan Sea Grant place-based education

Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan Sea Grant provides educational programming and support for the regional NEMIGLSI place-based education network.
Solving critical plant agriculture problems for 20 years

Published on October 1, 2018
For 20 years, Project GREEEN has been a catalyst for linking researchers and outreach specialists with commodity organizations, growers and the state of Michigan to solve critical plant agriculture problems.