• Contributing to clean energy needs through cellulosic biofuels

  Published on February 22, 2018
  Researchers at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center are investigating the possibilities of sustainable biofuels, which are hoped to be a step toward cleaner energy, especially for transportation.

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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

• Developing new cropping systems to help Michigan vegetables survive extreme weather

  Published on February 22, 2018
  Daniel Brainard, associate professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture, is undertaking a range of research projects to build resiliency in vegetable crops.

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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.

• 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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  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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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

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

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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 – May 7, 2025

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

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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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  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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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 20, 2025

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Tart cherry is at petal fall, and early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split. Apple varieties are at petal fall or early fruit set.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 10, 2025

  Published on June 10, 2025
  June drop is beginning for some early sweet cherry varieties.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2025

  Published on July 2, 2025
  Cherry harvest continues while we see the first blueberry harvest and earliest peaches.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 27, 2025

  Published on May 28, 2025
  Tart cherries are out of the shuck, and apples are ready for thinning in some orchards.

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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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  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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  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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  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.