News

Success at the 2022 Innovation Forum: Bridging Technologies and Market Needs!

Published on June 3, 2022
Over the course of 30 hours, 13 main sessions and 59 sub sessions took place. The event welcomed over 1,000 attendees!
MSU researcher receives $769K grant to develop rapid test for foodborne pathogens

Published on June 3, 2022
Evangelyn Alocilja, a world-renowned expert in rapid diagnostics for infectious disease, is developing the test to be used at poultry operations and processing facilities to inspect large samples.
2021-22 FCWG Learning Exchange Series: Wildfires and their Impacts on Forest Carbon

Published on June 2, 2022
In this webinar, speaker John Bailey presents, "Wildfires and their Impacts on Forest Carbon."
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 2, 2022

Published on June 2, 2022
Warm and dry conditions this past week accelerated crop planting progress as well as crop emergence and development. Cooler and wetter conditions in the forecast would help to replenish some of the soil water lost to recent high evapotranspiration rates.
Irrigation to help get the crop started

Published on June 2, 2022
Irrigators have the advantage of being able to apply water to aid germination, emergence, and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. If rainfall is short, irrigation can prevent early season drought.
MSU researcher receives $769K grant to develop rapid test for foodborne pathogens

Published on June 2, 2022
Evangelyn Alocilja, a world-renowned expert in rapid diagnostics for infectious disease, is developing the test to be used at poultry operations and processing facilities to inspect large samples.
MSU animal science students compete in first national dairy cattle judging contest of 2022

Published on June 2, 2022
Seven students traveled to Utah to compete at the Western National Spring Show.
Elevating teen voices and leadership roles

Published on June 1, 2022
Serve as a 4-H ambassador!
Michigan grape scouting report – June 1, 2022

Published on June 1, 2022
Grape bloom has begun in southwest Michigan.
Plant science at your dinner table: pomegranates

Published on June 1, 2022
Pomegranates are known as a “super fruit”. They are a delicious fruit with brilliant red edible arils. They grow on small trees or shrubs, growing 10-15 feet, where the climate is very hot and dry.