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Educating the public on new marijuana laws

Published on September 30, 2019
Michigan laws governing marijuana have changed quickly in the past few years.
Project GREEEN: Addressing plant agriculture issues for more than 20 years

Published on September 30, 2019
Project GREEEN, a plant agriculture initiative led by MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, celebrated its 21st anniversary in September 2019.
Taking on a spreading deer disease

Published on September 30, 2019
A fatal neurological disease called chronic wasting disease is threatening the future of Michigan’s hunting and conservation efforts.
Helping growers manage spotted wing drosophila

Published on September 30, 2019
First detected on the West Coast of the U.S. in 2008 and Michigan in 2010, spotted wing drosophila is an invasive fly that damages a wide range of crops.
MSU hires new weed specialist for ornamentals

Published on September 30, 2019
The MSU Department of Horticulture welcomes Debalina Saha as a new assistant professor of horticulture specializing in weed management in the ornamental horticulture industry.
Launching new fruit and vegetable processing program, mobile lab

Published on September 30, 2019
The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology developed the Food Processing, Technology and Safety certificate program with industry partners to expand access to specialized training and meet the needs for a skilled workforce in the state.
Undergraduate Denny Alt talks about why he chose to study crop and soil sciences

Published on September 30, 2019
Growing up on a farm in Michigan is what first interested Denny Alt in growing crops. His academic studies through the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences will support his plans in agribusiness.
Youth, you are enough

Published on September 30, 2019
Overcoming imposter syndrome when engaging in discussions with adults.
Producing industrial hemp in Michigan

Published on September 30, 2019
Legalization of industrial hemp production in the 2018 Farm Bill increased interest in growing the crop in Michigan.
MSU looks to lead way on PFAS research

Published on September 30, 2019
Michigan State University researchers are looking to answer questions surrounding the little-known per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS.