MSU Extension Climate Change

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  Michigan State University poll reveals a majority of Americans are concerned about climate change, but unclear on sources and solutions

  Published on July 13, 2020
  The latest MSU Food Literacy and Engagement Poll measures understanding and attitudes of food issues related to climate change.

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  Managing cucurbit diseases with research, outreach

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Rebecca Grumet has dedicated her career to assisting specialty crop growers as an expert in reproductive development and disease resistance in cucurbit crops such as cucumbers, melons, squash and watermelons.

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  Studying the effects of increasing heat stress on plants

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Gregg Howe and Tom Sharkey, University Distinguished Professors, are studying the effects heat has on plant health.

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  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.

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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.

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  Boosting cold tolerance in fruit crops

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU scientist Guo-Qing Song is working to uncover the molecular basis for cold tolerance in a multitude of agriculturally relevant fruit crops.

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  Promoting sustainability of farming systems using digital technology

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Precision agriculture expert Bruno Basso studies the sustainability of row crop production and delivers data to agricultural producers using innovative technologies.

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  Understanding how plants metabolize nutrients to improve farming, protect the environment

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Hideki Takahashi, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, is working to understand the molecular mechanisms plants use to metabolize nutrients.

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  Changing photosynthesis during drought can increase plant resilience

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU researcher uses gene to control water loss during drought conditions leading to crops that are more resilient.

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  Unlocking the potential of the plant microbiome

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU microbial ecologist Ashley Shade is seeking to learn more about how microbes positively affect plant health and adapt to environmental pressures.