News
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MSU Horticulture Student featured in American Vegetable Grower Magazine
Published on December 11, 2018
Tye Thompson interviewed and featured in a national trade magazine
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Two MSU Horticulture Students Awarded Scholarships at Great Lakes EXPO Banquet
Published on December 11, 2018
Tye Wittenbach and Tye Thompson both were awarded scholarships at this industry event
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MSU Organic Farmer Training Program equips next generation of farmers
Published on December 6, 2018
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program is seeking applicants for 2019 cohort.
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December 2018 Hort Report
Published on December 4, 2018
Plant sales, staff appreciation, student competitions, and more.
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Horticulture senior wins the 2018 Startup Weekend
Published on November 27, 2018
Traverse Jurcisin, an MSU senior majoring in Horticulture and minoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, won first place at the 2018 Startup Weekend for his pitch on plant fertility automation technology.
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November 2018 Hort Report
Published on November 7, 2018
New graduate students, undergraduate homecoming float, and many upcoming events!
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Community mural to be displayed in 4-H Children’s Garden
Published on October 29, 2018
This past summer, garden visitors were invited to “be a part of the art” by contributing to a community mural.
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Monet Bridge rebuilt with lumber from campus trees
Published on October 29, 2018
The Monet Bridge in the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden was replaced and built using lumber from trees from the Michigan State University campus through the MSU Shadows Program of the Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI).
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Providing undergrads opportunity to sample graduate life
Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan State University was awarded a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to continue its involvement with the NSF’s Research Experience for Undergraduates program.
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Continuing to bear fruit: MSU AgBioResearch scientist’s blueberry varieties
Published on October 1, 2018
The blueberry varieties developed by Michigan State University AgBioResearch fruit breeder James Hancock continue to have a significant impact on the blueberry industry in both Michigan and around the world.
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MSU Horticulture Student Awarded Two Industry Scholarships
Published on September 23, 2018
MSU Horticulture student, Sean Tarr, earns two industry scholarships
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2-year Fruit, Vegetable and Organic Certificate Program Highlighted in Video
Published on September 21, 2018
Learn about our 2-year Fruit, Vegetable and Organic Horticulture Management certificate program in this video
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MSU Horticulture Student Awarded Future Organic Farmer Grant
Published on September 4, 2018
John Gove, a junior in the Department of Horticulture, earned the 2018 Future Organic Farmer Grant to support his education in organic agriculture
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Behe Featured in Industry Magazine
Published on August 29, 2018
Horticulture professor, Dr. Bridget Behe, featured in the Nursery Management industry publication.
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MSU Horticulture Student Awarded ASHS Honor and Scholarship
Published on August 23, 2018
Melissa Eggleston, a senior in the Department of Horticulture, earned the American Society for Horticultural Science Scholars Award
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GMOs 101: Getting down to basics
Published on August 15, 2018
MSU researchers offer a primer on the basics of GMO foods, breaking down an often difficult and controversial subject.
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Superweeds, secondary pests & lack of biodiversity are frequent GMO concerns
Published on August 15, 2018
Since the introduction of GMO crops, consumers, policymakers and scientists alike have raised concerns over their potential negative effects on the environment.
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Horticulture faculty member named outstanding undergraduate educator
Published on August 13, 2018
The American Society for Horticultural Science recognized Bridget Behe for her CANR teaching career at its 2018 conference in Washington, D.C.
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Runkle and Poel win Best Publication Award
Published on August 10, 2018
Erik Runkle and Brian Poel received the 2018 Kenneth Post Award for Graduate Research in Floriculture
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The MSU Horticulture Gardens turn 25 years old
Published on July 30, 2018
The MSU Horticulture Gardens have been at their current location on Bogue street, surrounding the Plant and Soil Sciences Building, for 25 years!
