News

First cucumber downy mildew outbreak of 2020 confirmed in Berrien County

Published on June 22, 2020
Growers are urged to apply fungicides immediately.
Michigan State University researcher awarded $9.8M to study low-moisture food safety

Published on June 22, 2020
Bradley Marks, professor and chair of the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has received funding from USDA NIFA to investigate pathogens in foods like flour, cereals, dried fruit and nuts.
Stuckmans receive national Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award

Published on June 19, 2020
Noel and Sandra Stuckman were honored with the Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the National Agricultural Alumni & Development Association (NAADA).
Employee housing rules modified temporarily amidst COVID-19

Published on June 19, 2020
New rules intend to protect Michigan’s ag production and food supply from disruptions due to labor shortages caused by employees contracting COVID-19.
MSU scientists eying environmental conservation through precision agriculture

Published on June 19, 2020
Representatives from Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are interested in how precision agriculture technologies can benefit environmental conservation.
Calculation for specialty crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payment

Published on June 19, 2020
Learn how to calculate CFAP payments for specialty crops grown at your farm.
MSU Entomology honors its 2020 outstanding staff and students

Published on June 18, 2020
Learn about these recipients of the Department’s endowed fellowships, outstanding accomplishment awards, travel awards and more.
Aphid management in vegetable crops

Published on June 18, 2020
Aphids are a common pest in many vegetable crops. Learn about their management.
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 2: Green bees

Published on June 18, 2020
Bright green bees are flying under the radar in your garden.
Aster leafhoppers in carrots and celery: To spray or not to spray?

Published on June 18, 2020
Helping growers accurately time sprays for aster leafhoppers in carrots and celery.