Established 1942
Forest products and Christmas trees are among the top 20 agricultural crops in Michigan. The 939-acre Fred Russ Forest allows researchers to conduct long-term research on Christmas tree seed production and other projects aimed at preserving the diversity and abundance of Michigan forests. The forest also features a 14-acre park that is open to the public for hiking, biking, fishing, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.
Fred Russ Experimental Forest now offers Spartan Pure Maple Syrup as part of a research effort in best practices for high-vacuum sap extraction. Spartan Pure Maple Syrup is made from pure maple sap, with no additives or preservatives. Now available at MSU Stores, MSU Surplus, Kellogg Biological Station and Kellogg Forest.
News
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MSU AgBioResearch announces new assistant director of natural resources programs
Published on October 22, 2014
MSU fisheries and wildlife professor Michael Jones has been named assistant director of natural resources programs for MSU AgBioResearch. This is a new part-time position within the organization. -
MSU AgBioResearch names new acting associate director
Published on June 26, 2014
George Smith, MSU animal science professor, will serve as acting associate director of MSU AgBioResearch beginning July 1. -
MSU research centers to host public field days
Published on May 13, 2014
MSU AgBioResearch is inviting the public to tour several of its outlying research centers this summer. -
New scientific field looks at the big picture
Published on February 3, 2014
Patricia Soranno, MSU AgBioResearch professor of fisheries and wildlife, is helping define the new scientific field of macrosystems ecology. -
Enviro-weather shows promise for growers of all kinds
Published on June 11, 2013
A 2011 survey of 1,000 fruit growers indicates that Enviro-weather helped to save at least $1.7 million in grower costs. Growers surveyed also indicated an estimated 7 million pounds in increased crop yield.