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  West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center hosts field day

  Published on October 6, 2021
  New AgBioResearch center in Hart, Michigan hosts field day to discuss future and ongoing research

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – August 21, 2012

  Published on August 21, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  AgBioResearch continues work amid COVID-19 pandemic

  Published on September 23, 2020
  ‘The cows still have to be milked’ – Doug Buhler, MSU AgBioResearch

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  Research Aims to Keep Michigan's Tart Cherry Industry Competitive

  Published on April 25, 2012
  Michigan as the No.1 producer of tart cherries un the U.S., but that status could be in jeopardy according to research findings.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – June 23, 2021

  Published on June 24, 2021
  A prolonged period of precipitation is in the forecast for next week, which could slow planting progress and field management processes.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2024

  Published on May 7, 2024
  Petals are falling and sprayers are running this week on the Ridge.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 14, 2024

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Think about thinning this week.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

  Published on April 30, 2025
  Apple, pear, peach and cherry bloom is starting.

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  Todd Einhorn named Bukovac Professor in Tree Fruit Physiology

  Published on December 16, 2020
  New position in MSU Department of Horticulture focuses on advancing tree fruit research and partnerships with industry

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2025

  Published on May 7, 2025
  Blueberries and strawberries are blooming.

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  Save the dates for MSU field days featuring research updates

  Published on May 26, 2016
  Members of the Michigan agriculture industry and others are invited to tour several of the Michigan State University research facilities this summer during the annual field day festivities.

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  No Matter How You Slice It, Healthy Soil Is Important

  Published on July 26, 2015
  Civilization has thrived in areas with healthy soil and water. Farmers remain reliant on the same soils as their ancestors 6,000 years ago.

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  MSU research team receives $750K USDA grant to explore ways to mitigate crop uptake of PFAS

  Published on December 13, 2021
  Project GREEEN seed funding leveraged for new three-year study

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  100 Times More Sensitive

  Published on July 26, 2015
  New piece of equipment at Michigan State University takes soil contaminant research to a whole new level.

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  At the core of the modern-day apple orchard

  Published on November 11, 2015
  Over the past couple of decades, apple orchards around the country have been undergoing a quiet yet monumental transformation.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 6, 2025

  Published on May 6, 2025
  Sweet cherries, plums and some peaches are in full bloom. Apples are at pink with king bloom opening in early varieties. Pollinators are active in the orchards.

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  Pests without borders: Building and investing in a network to assure plant health

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Ray Hammerschmidt, professor & faculty coordinator of MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics, works to build a national network to detect, diagnose and respond to plant health emergencies.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024

  Published on June 18, 2024
  A hot start to summer.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 25, 2024

  Published on June 25, 2024
  Cherry and raspberry harvests continue with blueberries on deck. Spotted lanternfly has been caught in Monroe County.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2024

  Published on July 24, 2024
  Red Haven peaches are starting along with early apples.