News

Ensuring proper fertilizer concentration in greenhouse growing: Tips and troubleshooting

Published on May 2, 2023
Are you fertilizing your crops correctly? Check the irrigation solution's EC to determine the ppm N in the crop’s irrigation water. Read on for tips on how to check and troubleshoot fertilizer concentration issues.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
A series of mornings below freezing this past week has caused sporadic damage to some crops, but prospects are still good in most locations.
NCI Wins USDA Grant

Published on May 1, 2023
MSU’s National Charrette Institute and Toolbox Dialogue Initiative partnered to win a grant for an Urban and Indoor Agriculture Proposal Development Conference from the USDA’s National Institute of Food & Agriculture.
SPDC Seeks Applicants for 1855 Professorship

Published on May 1, 2023
The MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction invites applications for a high-profile, open rank "1855 Professorship."
Evaluating freeze damage in wheat

Published on May 1, 2023
How the recent cold temperatures may have affected your wheat.
MSU School of Packaging launches Packaging Distribution Consortium

Published on May 1, 2023
The Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging announces the formation of a Packaging Distribution Consortium prompted by its acquisition of two pieces of equipment that represent new package hazard simulation technologies.
MSU researchers awarded $750K grant to develop sustainable management for potato early die complex

Published on May 1, 2023
The grant is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture
W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest to host research field day in June

Published on May 1, 2023
MSU Forestry faculty to highlight ongoing research and outreach programs
PSM May News

Published on May 1, 2023
PSM Department news for the Month of May 2023
Lilac borer is a pest that may weaken shrubs over time

Published on May 1, 2023
Lilac borer is a mysterious pest that weakens lilacs and ash trees.