News

A whole new world: Opening international markets through pest management research

Published on January 10, 2018
An MSU research team is developing new techniques to eliminate the blueberry maggot, allowing Michigan growers to export their blueberries to new international markets.
Rebecca Grumet: A lifelong love for research & discovery

Published on January 10, 2018
Rebecca Grumet, professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture, works in genetics, genomics and biotechnology involved with a group of food crops called cucurbits.
The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission: Partnering with MSU to improve research, outreach

Published on January 10, 2018
Tree fruit industries heavily rely on public and industry support, and banded together along with MSU to find a solution to keep the tree fruit industry competitive and sustainable.
Michigan State University partners with Philips Lighting to modernize greenhouse supplemental lighting

Published on October 30, 2017
MSU has teamed with Philips Lighting, a global leader in lighting solutions, to update greenhouse supplemental lighting on the university’s East Lansing, Michigan, campus.
Huge turnout at Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

Published on October 17, 2017
The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day had over 100 attendees last month.
Selecting trees that flourish in urban settings

Published on October 1, 2017
A Michigan State University associate professor leads a team of researchers to identify tree species that are adaptable to the stress of urban settings.
MSU Horticulture Student Featured on National Podcast

Published on September 1, 2017
Anthony Soster, an MSU horticulture student, is featured on the first airing of the Hort Report - a podcast produced by industry publications (Greenhouse Management, Garden Center, Nursery Management, and Produce Grower magazines).
MSU hosts first ever Fascination of Plants Day

Published on June 2, 2017
Michigan State University plant biologists hosted the first ever Fascination of Plants Day on Saturday, May 20th at the Molecular Plant Sciences Building on main campus.
ASHS Horticulture Awards

Published on May 2, 2017
Congratulations to sixteen horticulture students for receiving the 2017 American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) awards!
Kellie Walters Selected as 2017-2018 FAST Fellow

Published on April 17, 2017
Congratulations to Kellie Walters who was selected as a 2017-2018 Future Academic Scholars in Teaching Fellow.
MSU Horticulture Places Second at NALP National Collegiate Landscape Competition in Utah

Published on March 22, 2017
Michigan State University's Student Horticulture Association landscape team participated in the 41st Annual NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals) National Collegiate Landscape Competition last week in Provo, Utah.
2017 Lighting Solutions Open House

Published on March 21, 2017
Helping growers learn about the latest advancements in supplemental, photoperiodic, and sole-source horticulture lighting and making the best decisions for their plants and business.
Watermelons, snakes and Christmas trees

Published on December 9, 2016
How do watermelons, teapots, snakes and some very hungry caterpillars end up on Christmas trees? It’s the result of a partnership between the MSU Department of Horticulture, the Department of Forestry and about 450 elementary schoolers.
Giving TUEsday campaign to raise funds for CANR Student Club Grants

Published on November 29, 2016
Did participation in a student club enhance your MSU experience? This year's #GivingTUEsday campaign in the college is to raise $5,000 to support Student Club Grants through the CANR Alumni Association.
Dr. Brad Rowe named NALP "Trailblazer"

Published on October 3, 2016
The National Association of Landscape Professionals announces its newest Trailblazers; individuals nominated by their peers for making significant contributions to the landscape industry and are committed to giving back to the industry.
Meet a Faculty Member: Susan Gruber

Published on September 7, 2016
As MSU adopts a new scheduling system for the coming academic year, Susan Gruber, the new undergraduate advisor for the agronomy and turfgrass students, encourages students to make academic advising appointments a priority.
Student Profile: Q&A with Lee Rainey

Published on July 27, 2016
Q&A with Lee Rainey, Freshman, Landscaping and Nursery Management, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Internship: TruNorth Landscaping; Traverse City, MI
Horticulture Student Receives Multiple Awards

Published on July 18, 2016
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has awarded the 2016 Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship to Kellie Walters of Michigan State University.
Student Profile: Q&A with Beth Copeland

Published on July 15, 2016
Q&A with Beth Copeland, Landscape and Nursery Management, Freshman Internship Location: Gee Farms
Yujin Park Selected as 2016-2017 FAST Fellow

Published on June 15, 2016
Congratulations to Yujin Park who was selected as a 2016-2017 Future Academic Scholars in Teaching (FAST) Fellow.