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Supporting Michigan’s wine industry in challenging climatic conditions

Published on July 1, 2020
Despite the wine industry’s blossoming popularity, several factors can limit the success of wine grapes in Michigan’s climate. Paolo Sabbatini studies ways to mitigate damage.
Tar spot in the spotlight

Published on July 1, 2020
Learn more about corn tar spot and its recent history in Michigan, the 2020 outlook and management options.
Improving Photosynthesis: The Final Frontier?

Published on July 1, 2020
MSU scientists are working to unlock the secrets of photosynthesis, which might spur an agricultural revolution and lead to innovative energy and industrial technologies.
Supporting soybean production with new resistant varieties

Published on July 1, 2020
Michigan State University Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Professor Dechun Wang is focused on soybean research
Empowering farmers, scientists in developing countries with new knowledge and technologies

Published on July 1, 2020
Karim Maredia, the director of agriculture and natural resources international programs for CANR, has used his background in entomology and international development to help people all over the world.
Giving back to growers

Published on July 1, 2020
Linda Hanson earned her master’s at Michigan State University. Now, she’s helping the growers who helped her as a student.
Providing real-time weather information for growers

Published on July 1, 2020
Jeff Andresen, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences and the state climatologist for Michigan, examines weather and its effect on agriculture.
Monitoring and managing cucumber downy mildew

Published on July 1, 2020
Mary Hausbeck, University Distinguished Professor and Extension Specialist in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, develops biosurveillance tools to combat an aggressive cucumber pathogen.
Ensuring access to quality seed, equitable gender practices

Published on July 1, 2020
MSU researcher Krista Isaacs is examining the access smallholder farmers have to quality seed and whether these needs are factored into variety development.
Detecting emerging pesticide resistance in grapes

Published on July 1, 2020
Timothy Miles, assistant professor and Extension specialist in Michigan State University’s (MSU) Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, researches the most effective management strategies for grape diseases.