2018-19 Legislative Report
Published September 30, 2019
The 2018-19 MSU AgBioResearch-MSU Extension Legislative report contains stories on the latest developments in MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.
-
Helping growers manage spotted wing drosophila
First detected on the West Coast of the U.S. in 2008 and Michigan in 2010, spotted wing drosophila is an invasive fly that damages a wide range of crops.
-
Improving plant resilience, building plant science infrastructure
Michigan State University is a leader in plant science research. MSU’s world-renowned faculty are on the forefront of topics such as improving plant resilience — the ability of plants to withstand environmental challenges.
-
Project GREEEN: Addressing plant agriculture issues for more than 20 years
Project GREEEN, a plant agriculture initiative led by MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, celebrated its 21st anniversary in September 2019.
-
Delayed planting resources help farmers mitigate weather issues
Throughout Michigan and the Midwest, the prolonged wet weather and flooding in spring 2019 put farmers in a difficult financial position.
-
Michigan 4-H prepares youth for college success
The economic returns of a better-educated and more skilled workforce are widely recognized, bringing national attention to the need to equip youth with the requisite skills to succeed in college.
-
MSU looks to lead way on PFAS research
Michigan State University researchers are looking to answer questions surrounding the little-known per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS.
-
Creating resilient farms by managing stress
The rewards of farm life can be great, but there are also heavy demands — which include everything from equipment failures to unpredictable growing seasons.
-
Fighting the opioid epidemic through education
Opioid misuse and addiction remains one of the nation’s most significant ongoing public health crises.
-
Promoting healthy habits and reducing food insecurity
Nutritious food is one of the cornerstones of wellness. Unfortunately, too many people across the state struggle to prepare nutritious meals or adopt healthy habits.
-
Increasing Michigan’s exports
Since 1963, the IR-4 Project has been the primary entity in the United States to facilitate registrations of conventional pesticides and biopesticides on specialty food crops and non-food environmental horticulture crops.
-
Taking on a spreading deer disease
A fatal neurological disease called chronic wasting disease is threatening the future of Michigan’s hunting and conservation efforts.
-
Helping veterans access food benefits
There are more than 635,000 military veterans in Michigan who have bravely sacrificed their time and health to keep our country and families safe.
-
2018-19 Letter from Leadership
A letter from leaders of MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
-
Improving sustainability of Michigan’s animal agriculture industry
Research and outreach through the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture seeks to address short- and long-term critical industry priorities linked to sustainability.
-
Educating the public on new marijuana laws
Michigan laws governing marijuana have changed quickly in the past few years.
-
Launching new fruit and vegetable processing program, mobile lab
The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology developed the Food Processing, Technology and Safety certificate program with industry partners to expand access to specialized training and meet the needs for a skilled workforce in the state.
-
Producing industrial hemp in Michigan
Legalization of industrial hemp production in the 2018 Farm Bill increased interest in growing the crop in Michigan.
Print
Email