News

Turfgrass and Wheat Physiology: Dr. Emily Merewitz- Holm

Published on November 6, 2020
The Merewitz-Holm plant physiology laboratory in the Plant Soil and Microbial Sciences Dept investigates plant responses to abiotic and biotic stresses using both basic and applied research methods.
Turfgrass nutrition, winter injury, and irrigation: Kevin Frank

Published on November 6, 2020
Dr. Frank’s research program focuses on developing turfgrass nutrition programs, assessing the environmental fate of fertilizer applications to turfgrass, and management strategies to alleviate winterkill of turfgrass.
Weed Science: Drs. Erin Burns, Eric Patterson, and Christy Sprague

Published on November 6, 2020
Dr. Burns and Dr. Sprague research integrated weed management in field crops, and includes laboratory, greenhouse and field-based research. Dr. Patterson focuses on weed genomics and the genetics of weed resistance.
Pathology of Vegetables and Greenhouse Ornamentals: Dr. Mary Hausbeck

Published on November 6, 2020
Pathology of vegetables and greenhouse ornamentals. Our goal is to reduce Michigan growers’ reliance on fungicides through novel and integrated management strategies and enhanced knowledge of pathogen etiology and epidemiology.
Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry: Jessica Miesel

Published on November 6, 2020
The Miesel Lab investigates ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry in natural and managed environments.
Apprenticeships: What are they?

Published on November 6, 2020
Two types of apprenticeships and their five components explained.
What’s in a planning commission’s annual report?

Published on November 6, 2020
The annual report is a requirement of all local government planning commissions and is an opportunity to provide the community and elected officials with a review of planning commission activities and achievements.
Weekly Beet - November 6, 2020

Published on November 6, 2020
In this edition: Various webinars offered.
Marketing your livestock project on social media – Part 1: The psychology of using pictures

Published on November 6, 2020
Tips to develop a virtual marketing strategy for your livestock project using social media.
MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers

Published on November 6, 2020
With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important.