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A different kind of oil: Studying Nannochloropsis as a biofuel source
Published on February 24, 2014
Christoph Benning and his lab have been studying the genome of N. oceanica to assess its biofuel potential and, specifically, to compare it to the capabilities of yeast. -
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology appoints Nathan Westfall to associate director
Published on April 10, 2019
Nathan Westfall named associate director of the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
Michigan-grown peppers sweet or hot: Which is your favorite?
Published on July 13, 2015
Freezing peppers is a snap! -
Michigan native species resources can help you make smart choices for the environment
Published on December 31, 2013
Online resources are available for those looking for information native species. -
Severe grub damage spotted in northern Michigan grass hay field
Published on June 1, 2020
White grubs can cause extensive damage in grass hay fields as well as a handful of other field crops. Scouting is a critical first step for management. -
Forest forensics
Published on December 10, 2021
Read the landscape to uncover its hidden past. -
Guest Speakers Lend Their Perspectives to Fall 2024 Courses
Published on August 1, 2024
IFLR is delighted to host a series of special guests in our fall 2024 online courses. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Rain and more rain for the general Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. -
AFRE senior learns the business side of the dairy industry
Published on January 20, 2021
Agribusiness management student Lynn Olthof builds on her experiences from her grandparents’ dairy farm, 4-H and FFA. -
Opportunities in forestry: Hazelnuts
Published on August 6, 2019
Hazelnut products comprise a diverse and growing global industry. Recent regional developments represent an opportunity for Upper Peninsula growers to break into this $34-billion-dollar industry. -
More on red pine
Published on February 11, 2020
Red pine has long been a fast-growing, attractive, and relatively disease-free forest tree species. While many natural stands exist, most red pine was planted. -
Wood chip heat
Published on November 12, 2019
As older boilers reach replacement age, it’s well worth considering systems that burn renewable and cost-competitive wood chips. Michigan is well-poised to expand this very environmentally-friendly heating fuel. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Midsummer apple pest activity has started. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rising as cherry harvest is in full swing. -
History of dairy cow breeds: Brown Swiss
Published on September 15, 2016
Learn more about Brown Swiss and the other major dairy cattle breeds in the United States. -
2017 Program Summaries
Published on September 22, 2017
2017 Program Summaries -
Sandra Lupien Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2025-26
Published on July 1, 2025
Forestry faculty member has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct a professional product focused on mass timber policy. -
Growing grapes in the backyard
Published on May 3, 2013
Tips and resources to help get you started on your own backyard vineyard. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 20, 2014
Published on May 20, 2014
Apples are entering the full bloom stage this week in West Michigan.
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