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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  A warm, dry week moved everything along quickly. Insect activity increased over the weekend.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2019

  Published on April 2, 2019
  With warmer weather in March, snow has melted and plant growth has started. Buds are swollen.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 6, 2019

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Harvest is underway for blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums and early varieties of apples.

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  MSU scientists lead effort to bring fall armyworm management to farmers

  Published on November 5, 2018
  MSU scientists have led the development of resources to help farmers in Africa and India protect their crops from fall armyworm, an invasive pest that has proven devastating since it was first officially reported in West Africa in 2016.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 5, 2014

  Published on August 5, 2014
  Soils are dry. Summer fruit harvest is in full swing with blueberries, peaches and plums. Early apples and pears will start soon.

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  New agreement for MSU and Canada will open up collaborations to address invasive forest pests

  Published on June 22, 2017
  Michigan State University and the Canadian Invasive Species Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding opening options for future collaborations addressing forest health, invasive forest pests and related issues.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024 

  Published on April 30, 2024
  Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers.

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  The sand trap: Demand outpaces caution – and knowledge

  Published on September 7, 2017
  Sand mining across the world is being linked to coastal erosion, habitat destruction and the spread of invasive species. The biggest worry addressed in Science Magazine: The true impact and economics of sand mining isn’t even clearly understood.

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  MSU received $247K U.S. Forest Service grant to develop tool for cross-laminated timber in commercial building construction

  Published on June 20, 2019
  The MSU Construction Management program was selected by the U.S. Forest Service to develop a construction time and cost estimating tool for use of CLT in commercial building construction.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 19, 2015

  Published on May 19, 2015
  Very cool conditions will hold insect pests back this week. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming.

• AgBioResearch scientist cultivates improved sustainability practices for tree growers

  Published on December 30, 2010
  AgBioResearch scientist Bert Cregg is helping tree growers make their operations more sustainable simply by improving their management of nutrients.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Sunday’s storm caused little damage in southwest Michigan. Red Haven peach harvest is underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  The summer fruit season is off to a great start. Berry and cherry harvests are underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

  Published on April 6, 2021
  March was warm. Fruit crops are moving.

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  Farming insects for feed, food and health

  Published on April 2, 2018
  Jennifer Pechal and Eric Benbow's search for sustainable food security in Malawi.

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  Michigan State University and Nanjing Agricultural University in China finalize dual-degree agreement

  Published on September 12, 2019
  The Ministry of Education in China approves dual-degree program between Nanjing Agricultural University and MSU in the areas of food science and biosystems engineering.

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  Faculty Members Receive 2017-18 AFRE Excellence Awards

  Published on May 14, 2018
  Several AFRE faculty members received departmental awards for their excellence in teaching, research, extension, service, and lifetime achievement at the annual AFRE meeting on May 11, 2018.

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  Research and response on the front lines of emerging plant health threats

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Deb McCullough, a professor in the Departments of Entomology and Forestry, identifies insect threats to plant health and responds to plant health emergencies.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024 

  Published on May 7, 2024
  Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024

  Published on May 21, 2024
  Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.