Featured Projects
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Evaluation of potato early die complex management using custom compost blends and nematicides
Published on July 9, 2021
MSU researcher Marisol Quintanilla worked with a private company to develop and evaluate designer composts to combat potato early die complex. -
Developing hop virus diagnostic tools to support effective diagnosis and clean plant initiatives essential for hop industry growth and sustainability
Published on July 9, 2021
MSU researcher Carolyn Malmstrom and her team created diagnostic tools for viruses affecting hops in Michigan. -
Enhancing risk management skills and farm sustainability of small underserved blueberry growers through educational outreach
Published on July 9, 2021
MSU Extension educator Carlos Garcia-Salazar led the creation and implementation of a Spanish-language curriculum to bring resources to minority blueberry farmers. -
Evaluating performance of drought tolerant corn hybrids and herbicide efficacy under water stress
Published on July 9, 2021
MSU researcher Erin Burns examined corn hybrid response to reduced soil moisture and weed competition. -
Integrating mechanical cultivation and competitive cultivars for improved weed management in Michigan vegetables
Published on July 9, 2021
MSU researcher Daniel Brainard investigated the cost effectiveness of mechanical cultivation for weeds in vegetables. -
Assessing plant uptake and accumulation of PFAS from soils amended with biosolids
Published on July 9, 2021
MSU researcher Hui Li explored PFAS contamination in vegetable and grain crops.
Finance and Operations
| Category | Percentage |
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| Personnel | 25 |
| New Grants | 17 |
| Program Support | 18 |
| Continued Grants | 25 |
| Value-Added | 15 |
Competitive Grants New Funding Breakout
| Category | Percentage |
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| Applied | 65 |
| Basic/Seed | 22 |
| Extension | 13 |
News
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Rosenbaum receives 2022 CANR Distinguished Service Award
Published on February 28, 2022
Robin Rosenbaum will receive the 2022 CANR Distinguished Service Award during ANR Week. -
Upper Peninsula project monitors water conditions on clay soils
Published on February 11, 2022
Using high-tech monitoring equipment, MSU Extension worked with local farmers in 2021 to explore effectiveness of innovative approaches to improving soil drainage on challenging clay soils. -
MSU AgBioResearch announces two new leaders to assist with oversight of research portfolio
Published on February 9, 2022
Dana M. Infante and James J. Kells have been appointed to new leadership roles in MSU AgBioResearch.
