News
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Climate change impacts on Christmas tree production in the Midwest
Published on April 1, 2024
New bulletin provides an overview of challenges of a changing climate and options to mitigate those problems. Grower feedback is appreciated through new survey. -
Frost and freeze protection for nursery crops
Published on February 27, 2024
Nursery growers should keep in mind methods to protect crops from record-breaking warm temperatures. -
New climate resiliency program to address long-term plant agriculture challenges in Michigan
Published on February 1, 2024
The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. -
New MSU research details how analyzing historical crop yields can reveal key soil health insights
Published on January 18, 2024
An MSU-led team used a novel analytical method known as yield stability zones to show the relationship between crop yield and soil health. The results can help farmers lower input costs and increase yield, while lessening environmental impact. -
MSU scientists featured in novel, new DOE-sponsored climate report
Published on January 10, 2024
Bruno Basso and Phil Robertson led research into how the U.S. can best manage cropland soil to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. -
MSU, partners working to improve Au Sable River resiliency
Published on November 29, 2023
Researchers from Michigan State University are working with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to ensure the sustainability of the Au Sable River fishery. -
MSU entomologists uncovered how little fruit flies survive deserts
Published on October 16, 2023
New research on a desert fruit fly species shows that evolutionary changes in a single gene lead to the ability to survive extremely high temperatures and low humidity in deserts. -
Director of MSU AgBioResearch introduced as incoming agInnovation chair
Published on October 9, 2023
Research leaders from across the country join in dialogue, exploring innovative ways of safeguarding food security amidst the impacts of climate change. -
MSU researchers link auto and dairy industries to explore sustainable climate solutions
Published on August 7, 2023
Renewable electrical energy produced from anaerobic digesters could drive EV charging stations on dairy farms -
Awareness of equitable climate resiliency in underserved communities
Published on July 28, 2023
As the need for climate resiliency continues to increase there is a need to acknowledge the disparities and inequities that underserved communities face.