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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 update – Aug. 13, 2019

  Published on August 13, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.

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  When the world's hyperconnectivity impacts sustainability

  Published on July 18, 2014
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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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  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 regional report – June 23, 2015

  Published on June 23, 2015
  Rains have stopped strawberry harvest. Sweet cherry, raspberry and blueberry harvest is just beginning.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 6, 2013

  Published on August 6, 2013
  Harvest of peaches and blueberries is moving along. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise.

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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.

• Graduate Student Publications | Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

  Published on May 28, 2025
  Cool temperatures slowed fruit development. There is some lingering bloom.

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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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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  Weather has been warm and dry, wet and cold and finally windy and cold. Cool weather during bloom has extended bloom in tree fruit and blueberries.

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  New Emerald Ash Borer Insecticide Guide Now Available

  Published on July 16, 2009
  Homeowners, arborists and tree care specialists nationwide now have a comprehensive guide on emerald ash borer control.

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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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  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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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 3, 2025

  Published on June 3, 2025
  After some very cold nights, warm weather is a welcome change this week.

• 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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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2025

  Published on May 14, 2025
  Tart cherry, pears and apples are in bloom. Some peaches and sweet cherries are in petal fall.

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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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  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.