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Building a better blueberry: A Spartan breeder perfects one of Michigan's finest fruits

Published on November 5, 2014
A Spartan plant breeder perfects one of Michigan's finest fruits for global consumption. As James Hancock nears retirement, he leaves an indelible mark on the blueberry business near and far.
MSU researchers earn $7.7 million in specialty crop grants from USDA

Published on October 6, 2014
Three Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists have netted more than $7.7 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry.
MSU professor named fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science

Published on August 6, 2014
MSU AgBioResearch scientist Wayne Loescher has been named a fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), the world's premier professional society for horticultural science.
MSU alumnus recognized with national service award by alumni and development association

Published on July 17, 2014
Timothy D. Beard III, of New Oxford, Pennsylvania, was recognized with a national volunteer service award by the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association (NAADA) at Pennsylvania State University last month.
MSU fruit tree and landscape courses open for off-campus fall enrollment

Published on July 15, 2014
The Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) has been conducting practical plant, animal and technology certificate courses on its East Lansing campus for more than 100 years.
Best-selling author to keynote MSU Garden Day

Published on June 26, 2014
The Michigan State University (MSU) Horticulture Gardens has slated its annual Garden Day for Saturday, Aug. 2.
Garden Day 2014 offers workshops, talks and much more

Published on June 26, 2014
The Michigan State University (MSU) Horticulture Gardens has slated its annual Garden Day 2014 for members of the public interested in gardening, horticulture, landscaping or floriculture.
Winning tradition sets grad on path to career

Published on June 4, 2014
Winning competitions has become a bit of a tradition for Jeff Elshoff.
USDA grants advance regional food systems research

Published on May 7, 2014
Researchers on staff and affiliated with the Michigan State University (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) have been awarded four grants, totaling $1.95 million, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
IAT prepares students for success in the grape and wine industry with hands-on experience

Published on May 1, 2014
Kurtis Berry put his classroom experience into practice earlier this spring when his viticulture class visited a Traverse City vineyard to learn about grape vine pruning.
CANR students recognized by MSU Board of Trustees

Published on April 25, 2014
At the April 22 Board of Trustees meeting, 35 students were recognized with Board of Trustees’ Awards for having the highest scholastic average at the close of their last semester in attendance at Michigan State University.
MSU Horticulture Club lands top-four finish for fourth consecutive year

Published on April 3, 2014
Members of the Michigan State University (MSU) Horticulture Club that represented the university at PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) Student Career Days held at Colorado State University in mid-March have reason to be proud.
Robert Schutzki recognized by nursery association

Published on January 20, 2014
Robert Schutzki, associate professor in the Department of Horticulture, was recognized from the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) Jan. 7.
Students share experiences and passions through residential program

Published on November 7, 2013
When Alexis Hinson came from western New York to Michigan State University, she was immediately drawn to the Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment Program.
Student Organic Farm provides hands-on experience

Published on November 7, 2013
When a group of students wanted to learn about organic farming and try it in the field, they started a student organization focused on the idea.
Institute of Agricultural Technology coordinator recognized

Published on November 4, 2013
The Irrigation Foundation named Marcus Duck, a coordinator and academic specialist for the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT), one of three faculty winners nationwide of the 2013 Irrigation E3 Program.
MSU, Northwestern Michigan College agriculture certificate programs community-driven

Published on September 23, 2013
In addition to being synonymous with beaches, Northern Michigan is widely known for its cherries, wine and golf courses.
MSU Horticulture team places third in career competition

Published on April 29, 2013
A group of students represented Michigan State University (MSU) at PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) Student Career Days, held at Auburn University in Alabama last month.
CANR senior earns leadership honors

Published on April 24, 2013
Learning to love plants was a fluke for Lauren Tuski. Actually, she might call it a flute.
CANR students recognized by MSU Board of Trustees

Published on April 15, 2013
At the April 12 Board of Trustees meeting, 23 MSU students were recognized with Board of Trustees’ Awards, among them were four students whose majors are in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.