College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Michigan grape scouting report – August 7, 2024

Published on August 7, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.

Crickets, Pot, and Pigs! Oh My! A View of 2022…

Published on January 5, 2022
There has never been a time in history with as much going on in food safety and food law. Scott Haskell lists over 20 issues that industry and regulators need to look out for in 2022. How many of these directly relate to your organization?

Strawberries in Sri Lanka

Published on July 31, 2017
Cholani Weebadde is taking her expertise in plant breeding and international agriculture to her home country of Sri Lanka in an effort to improve the strawberry industry.

Michigan grape scouting report – June 4, 2025

Published on June 4, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

Potato Diseases: Fusarium Dry Rot

Published on October 23, 2015
Fusarium dry rot is one of the most important diseases of potato, affecting tubers in storage and seed pieces after planting.

Superweeds, secondary pests & lack of biodiversity are frequent GMO concerns

Published on August 15, 2018
Since the introduction of GMO crops, consumers, policymakers and scientists alike have raised concerns over their potential negative effects on the environment.

Michigan Potato Diseases: Late Blight

Published on November 10, 2015
Late blight of potato, caused by the water mold Phytophthora infestans, has the potential to be a very destructive disease of potato in Michigan.

Michigan Grape Scouting Report – June 11, 2025

Published on June 11, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

2007-2019 Honorees | Department of Animal Science

Michigan grape scouting report – July 9, 2025

Published on July 9, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

MSU researchers receive $7.7 million in specialty crop grants from USDA

Published on October 3, 2014
Three MSU AgBioResearch scientists have netted more than $7.7 million in grants from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry.