News

MSU researcher participates on international team that finds that a quarter of Africa's trees are located outside areas classified as forest

Published on May 4, 2023
Discovery opens the door for future carbon mitigation efforts, better land management
A tale of two cutworms: Cutworm control in asparagus

Published on May 3, 2023
Spring time is cutworm time in asparagus. Learn about their biology and control.
Botrytis control tips for greenhouse ornamentals

Published on May 3, 2023
Cool, overcast weather prompts Botrytis outbreaks.
Entomology awarded the CANR DEI Gold Badge

Published on May 3, 2023
The Department of Entomology's efforts in the DEI space were recognized by the CANR Digital Badge Project.
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on May 3, 2023
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will honor the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on May 11.
MSU Extension releases new series on grain marketing

Published on May 3, 2023
The series provides a walk through on marketing fundamentals for beginning farmers.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.
BE Associate Professor Dawn Dechand Receives Withrow Teaching Excellence Awards

Published on May 2, 2023
Associate Professor Dawn Dechand is recognized by students as one of the most helpful and committed instructors they have encountered at MSU. She teaches both required and elective undergraduate courses.
Alfalfa fields wanted to test method for detecting autotoxicity before planting

Published on May 2, 2023
MSU researchers are developing a method to fine-tune alfalfa planting decisions by detecting autotoxicity in soils and we need farm fields where we can test it.
Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula?

Published on May 2, 2023
Low cost land and a laidback lifestyle may seem appealing, but the basics of successful farming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are the same as everywhere else: careful planning, efficient use of resources, adaptability, commitment and good luck.