News

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.
Fighting the opioid epidemic through education

Published on September 30, 2019
Opioid misuse and addiction remains one of the nation’s most significant ongoing public health crises.
Increasing Michigan’s exports

Published on September 30, 2019
Since 1963, the IR-4 Project has been the primary entity in the United States to facilitate registrations of conventional pesticides and biopesticides on specialty food crops and non-food environmental horticulture crops.
Helping veterans access food benefits

Published on September 30, 2019
There are more than 635,000 military veterans in Michigan who have bravely sacrificed their time and health to keep our country and families safe.
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.
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.
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.
Assistant Professor Job Opening

Published on September 30, 2019
Michigan State’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics is hiring an Assistant Professor (Tenure System) in Production and Farm Management Economics.
Creating resilient farms by managing stress

Published on September 30, 2019
The rewards of farm life can be great, but there are also heavy demands — which include everything from equipment failures to unpredictable growing seasons.
Delayed planting resources help farmers mitigate weather issues

Published on September 30, 2019
Throughout Michigan and the Midwest, the prolonged wet weather and flooding in spring 2019 put farmers in a difficult financial position.