College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

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  MSU Places Fifth in National Collegiate Landscape Competition

  Published on March 26, 2019
  An MSU student team placed fifth at the National Association of Landscape Professional's National Collegiate Landscape Competition in Colorado in March 2019.

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  MSU uses NSF grant to increase awareness of STEM careers among Lansing high school students

  Published on March 11, 2019
  As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Michigan State University is working directly with students in several Lansing School District high schools to raise awareness of STEM disciplines and university opportunities, including scholarships.

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  Researchers uncover the origins of the cultivated strawberry

  Published on February 25, 2019
  A team of researchers, led by scientists at MSU and the University of California, Davis, has used the power of genomics to reveal the evolutionary origins of the cultivated strawberry and deciphered the genetic code of this highly coveted fruit.

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  Agriculture and Natural Resources Week begins March 1

  Published on February 21, 2019
  Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week will kick off March 1 at Michigan State University. ANR Week has served as a platform for enterprising new developments in agriculture and natural resources in Michigan since 1914.

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  Horticulture alum runs 12-acre greenhouse in Michigan

  Published on February 12, 2019
  Susie Raker-Zimmerman graduated with a B.S. degree in Horticulture from MSU and now runs a 12-acre greenhouse facility with over 200 employees.

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  February 2019 Hort Report

  Published on February 5, 2019
  Department news including chair review process, graduate and undergraduate student activities

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  Anthony Soster is hoping to continue his horticulture studies after graduation at MSU

  Published on February 4, 2019
  Anthony Soster believes that he gets the most out of a bachelor's degree in horticulture from all of the hands-on experience he gets from his classes and his time studying abroad.

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  MSU, GVSU join forces to address water challenges

  Published on January 29, 2019
  Michigan State University has formalized a partnership with the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute of Grand Valley State University to work together on water-related issues.

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  Disentangling the origins of species

  Published on January 1, 2019
  Discovering the identities of those species could open the next chapter in fruit breeding, and it’s a challenge that MSU AgBioResearch plant breeder Patrick Edger and his team aim to unravel.

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  Finding ways to use natural plant adaptations to feed the world

  Published on January 1, 2019
  Robert VanBuren, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture, explores how the mechanisms and characteristics that help plants be resilient to drought could lead to new advances in agriculture.

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  Helping fruit tree growers flourish

  Published on January 1, 2019
  Courtney Hollender is passionate about using research to improve harvesting practices and crop yields for fruit tree growers. She’s on a mission to keep Michigan’s tree fruit production thriving.

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  Producing exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit

  Published on January 1, 2019
  Todd Einhorn strives to cultivate trees that will consistently produce the right balance of flowers, fruit and leaves to produce “exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit.

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  New scholarships for undergraduates interested in agricultural or natural sciences career

  Published on December 20, 2018
  Incoming MSU freshmen or transfer students should apply now for Fall 2019 scholarships in these applied STEM disciplines that are vital to our national and global security and economy.

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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

• 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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  November 2018 Hort Report

  Published on November 7, 2018
  New graduate students, undergraduate homecoming float, and many upcoming events!

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  April 2019 Hort Report

  Published on April 2, 2019
  Department news including Plant Science Graduate Research Symposium winners, Chili cook-off winners, and featured faculty and students.

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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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  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.