Each year, Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch leaders have the opportunity to submit a report to the Michigan Legislature that details our efforts. The state's investment in our land-grant mission that includes outreach, research and teaching is essential. Given the tremendous effect of the novel coronavirus pandemic on our operations, this year's report is completely online.
Here we report the total funds expended by MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch, share data on the number of individuals utilizing our services, the number of clients, new jobs and client revenue generated through the MSU Product Center, and review a collection of our major programs.
Improving Food Safety for Immunocompromised Patients
Bradley Marks, chair and professor in the Michigan State University Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, and Ph.D. student Carly Gomez are researching ways to make fresh produce safe to eat for people with weakened immune systems.
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Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation moves forward despite pandemic
Published on October 6, 2020
DPFLI demonstrates innovative urban food and agriculture systems. -
Building diversity, equity, and inclusion capacity for extension educators across the United States
Published on September 30, 2020
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Extension are collaborating in Michigan and nationwide to better serve BIPOC students, community members and colleagues. -
MSU entomologist leads training for Latino/a farmers, receives new $600K USDA grant
Published on September 23, 2020
MSU's La Cosecha (a Spanish word for harvest) program, which provides training for first- and next-generation Latino/a farmers in Michigan, has received a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. -
Spanish-language videos help dairy farms prevent COVID-19 spread
Published on September 22, 2020
MSU Extension team responds to crisis in Michigan -
Environmental DNA technology helping MSU researchers more accurately examine aquatic communities
Published on August 18, 2020
Two MSU researchers are using innovative technology that extracts DNA from lake water samples, painting a clearer picture of what lies beneath the water's surface. -
Managing cucurbit diseases with research, outreach
Published on July 1, 2020
Rebecca Grumet has dedicated her career to assisting specialty crop growers as an expert in reproductive development and disease resistance in cucurbit crops such as cucumbers, melons, squash and watermelons. -
Better potatoes are top-of-mind for this researcher
Published on July 1, 2020
Dave Douches is director of Michigan State University Potato Breeding and Genetics Program. -
Michigan State University researcher awarded $9.8M to study low-moisture food safety
Published on June 22, 2020
Bradley Marks, professor and chair of the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has received funding from USDA NIFA to investigate pathogens in foods like flour, cereals, dried fruit and nuts. -
MSU receives $1 million EPA grant supporting water quality in Michigan
Published on June 2, 2020
The MSU Institute of Water Research will lead project to improve water quality in the Saginaw River watershed through farmer-led outreach and education. -
MSU researchers part of team attempting to reintroduce Arctic grayling to Michigan streams
Published on February 11, 2020
Through the Michigan Arctic Grayling Initiative, MSU researchers are teaming with nearly 50 partners to bring back the treasured fish species. -
Taking new varieties from the lab to the field
Published on February 3, 2020
The time-intensive process of crop variety development relies heavily on partnerships with MSU Technologies. -
Discovering ways to build hardier, healthier plants
Published on February 3, 2020
The MSU Plant Resilience Institute is working to understand how plants cope with growing pressures from a changing climate.
