News

MSU to host agriculture and natural resources field days from afar

Published on July 1, 2020
Events will showcase ongoing research projects, provide timely information to producers
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.
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.
Biochar: An emerging soil amendment

Published on June 17, 2020
Proper use of biochar can improve soil fertility and health.
Getting “In the Weeds” on cover crops

Published on May 28, 2020
Michigan Field Crops “In the Weeds” podcast fourth series highlights farmer’s stories about cover crop usage.
Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan

Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you

Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.
Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees

Published on April 29, 2020
New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic.
Designing a better system for broadcast interseeding

Published on April 27, 2020
New video shares research from MSU designing a broadcast interseeding system for cover crops that improves seed-soil contact.
Michigan pesticide applicators receive temporary emergency license extension

Published on April 21, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-52, released April 17, 2020, grants certain pesticide applicators a temporary extension of their expired applicator’s certificate during the current declared states of emergency and disaster.