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  MSU awarded $500,000 USDA-NIFA grant to support food processing program

  Published on June 11, 2020
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources receives grant supporting certificate program that develops skilled food processing and safety operators.

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  AFRE Extends Involvement in Nigeria Initiatives

  Published on September 12, 2018
  MSUAFRE faculty members have committed to supporting Nigeria's development and agricultural initiatives as consultants and advisors.

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  Using lignin as a sustainable alternative in biobased adhesives

  Published on March 29, 2019
  Mojgan Nejad, an assistant professor in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University, has been working with wood panel producers and adhesive manufacturers for several years in pursuit of alternatives to petrochemicals.

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  Michigan Grape Facts: Managing Grapevine Leafroll Disease

  Published on April 27, 2020
  Grapevine leafroll disease is a major viticultural problem that can be found in every wine, juice and table grape-growing region in the world. Unfortunately, Michigan is no exception.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024

  Published on May 24, 2024
  Patches of severe weather throughout the week may make spraying difficult.

• Southwest regional report on Michigan fruit – July 3, 2012

  Published on July 3, 2012
  Blueberry harvest is moving quickly. Soils are very dry and non-irrigated crops are becoming drought stressed. Japanese beetle numbers have increased in areas where rainfall occurred.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 8, 2018

  Published on May 8, 2018
  With the recent rains and warming temperatures, tree development is starting to move along; growers are finishing pruning and removing brush. Dormant apple sprays went on late last week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016

  Published on April 19, 2016
  Fruit buds have burst and leaves and flowers are emerging quickly. Growers have protectant sprays on before the rains later this week.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  First apple maggot trap catch for the season and harvest continues for sweet and tart cherries and summer raspberries.

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  Post-harvest vineyard management: Preparing vines for winter

  Published on October 23, 2020
  Preparing vines for winter begins between harvesting and the first frost. Helping grapes survive the cold period will help timely feeding, treating pests and diseases, and it is the best time for vineyard floor management.

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  Mycotoxins in Michigan silage corn: Status and lessons learned

  Published on July 28, 2022
  Silage corn remains unidentified for mycotoxin issues. A three-year MSU project identified occurrence of mycotoxins in silage corn along with contributing factors and strategies to minimize these issues.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

  Published on May 30, 2023
  Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 30, 2016

  Published on August 30, 2016
  Peach and pear harvest continues. Apple harvest is beginning. Rains have impeded blueberry harvest and wet, humid conditions are good for diseases and insect pests.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 4, 2021

  Published on May 4, 2021
  The warm week stimulated quick development. Many crops have made it through the freezes in good shape.

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  4-H around the world: 4-S Argentina 4-H

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The series exploring 4-H around the world continues as we explore 4-H in Argentina.

• With a backwards spring, Mother Nature pitches a change-up after a fastball

  Published on May 29, 2012
  With a warm March followed by a cold April, 2012 is shaping up to be the worst year for the Michigan fruit industry since 1945 or earlier.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Apples have sized past the optimal thinning window. Insect activity is picking up.