• From Muscat to Moscato: How will America’s hottest wine trend impact Michigan?

  Published on February 13, 2012
  Moscato is experiencing tremendous growth in the U.S. market. Michigan’s commercial wine industry stands to benefit from this trend and Michigan State University’s experimental plantings of Muscat varieties.

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  The downside to spanking (there is no upside)

  Published on February 16, 2018
  Find out why spanking doesn’t work and learn what does.

• Does a dormant lawn need to be treated for grubs?

  Published on July 12, 2012
  Home lawns are the most susceptible to grub damage under dry conditions. If you have seen turf damage caused by grubs in the last two years, plan on applying an insecticide for grubs before August 1.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 15, 2020

  Published on July 15, 2020
  This has been a fairly quiet week for diseases and insects.

• Native plants: Learn more about the benefits of these plants

  Published on November 21, 2012
  Michigan native plants are both beautiful and beneficial in yards and gardens.

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  MSU research sheds light on Asian chestnut gall wasp in Michigan

  Published on February 2, 2022
  New bulletin summarizes status of important chestnut pest.

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  African Swine Fever: What you need to know

  Published on May 30, 2019
  African Swine Fever has affected the pork industry in several countries overseas. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help youth exhibitors keep their swine project healthy.

• Grassroots movement unites tribal nations: Part 1

  Published on June 10, 2013
  Working to increase the voice of indigenous people.

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  Reardon and Liverpool-Tasie presented on rapid rise of agrifood processing in Africa at FARA Africa Agribusiness Science Week

  Published on June 13, 2023
  Michigan State University University Distinguished Professor, Tom Reardon, and Michigan State University Foundation Professor Saweda Liverpool-Tasie spoke at the Africa Agribusiness Science Week in Durban, South Africa.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  The average number of spotted wing Drosophila captured in the northwest region has been slowly increasing since the first detection at the end of June.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Apple harvest has begun and quality is looking good. Codling moth and apple maggot catches are up in some areas. Grapes are ripening and some grapes have moderate to high disease pressure.

• Central Michigan vegetable update – August 8, 2018

  Published on August 8, 2018
  These small frequent rain showers are keeping leaf surfaces wet for longer periods and are a concern from a plant disease standpoint.

• Building strong connections between tribal nations and county government: Part 1 - Sovereignty

  Published on December 24, 2014
  County commissioners from 18 northern Michigan counties learn about Michigan tribal sovereignty, history and cooperative efforts with counties.

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  Harvesting Essential Flavors: Onions Growing in Michigan

  Published on October 2, 2018
  Onions are an important ingredient in much of the food we eat – learn about how we grow onions in Michigan.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Growers in west Michigan are settling into summer.

• Pricing Coffee Cherry to Incentivize Farmers and Improve Quality

  Published on August 2, 2017
  FSP AGLC Team. 2017. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 43.

• AGLC "Closing Workshop”

  Published on June 26, 2018
  D. Clay, R. A. Church, A. Gerard, M. C. Lopez, D. Ortega, Team presentation at the “Closing Workshop,” Kigali, Rwanda, June 26, 2018

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  Our growing season is ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Apple thinning needs to be done soon.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Stone fruit is in bloom, apples are at pink and early insect activity is picking up.