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. 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.
MSU Plant Science Greenhouses renovation needs
The MSU greenhouses support more than 60 researchers performing leading-edge science. To continue this innovation, upgrades must be made to the facilities.
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A fruitful partnership
Published on September 9, 2021
MSU, Tree Fruit Commission, MDARD partner to support fruit industry -
Protecting Michigan’s environment and wildlife through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
Published on September 1, 2021
The program offers financial benefits for farmers and landowners and environmental improvements for Michigan. -
Fairs and 4-H: the tradition continues in 2021
Published on August 31, 2021
After COVID-19 restrictions limited participation in 2020, Michigan 4-H’ers are excited to be back at county fairs again in 2021. -
MSU Product Center helps Michigan food entrepreneurs survive and thrive throughout pandemic
Published on August 31, 2021
The MSU Product Center has helped Michigan businesses and entrepreneurs grow and adapt to the immense challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and has helped Michigan communities with economic recovery and financial resilience efforts. -
Inspired and in-person: face-to-face programming returns for Michigan 4-H
Published on August 25, 2021
Summer programming is back in full force for 4-H programs across the state as in-person programming returns in 2021. -
New trail makes nature more accessible at the MSU Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center
Published on August 25, 2021
Generous gifts make ADA-accessible trail possible -
Michigan Sea Grant approaches Great Lakes issues with a statewide outlook and a strong local focus
Published on August 23, 2021
Sea Grant educators partner with many state agencies and other organizations to encourage sustainable use of Michigan’s resources and promote Great Lakes literacy. -
MSU Extension to undertake three-year, $7 million vaccination education effort
Published on August 17, 2021
The immunization education initiative will focus on educating the general public about COVID-19 vaccines and other childhood and adult vaccinations. -
MSU researchers analyzing novel technique to improve Michigan wine production
Published on June 16, 2021
Paolo Sabbatini and Ilce Medina Meza are studying how removing leaves from vine canopies early in the season can help Michigan wine producers grow high-quality grapes. -
MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report
Published on March 23, 2021
Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021. -
MSU recognized as global leader in environmental antimicrobial resistance research
Published on March 17, 2021
University ranks in top 10 worldwide in amount of research published on topics related to environmental antimicrobial resistance -
Student-led bird banding innovation spearheads continuation of data collection despite COVID-19
Published on March 16, 2021
Two fisheries and wildlife undergraduate students, Hannah Landwerlen and Evan Griffis, designed and built a box that allows bird banding to be performed safely during the novel coronavirus pandemic. -
MSU to study precision livestock farming adoption trends in U.S. swine industry
Published on March 15, 2021
Animal science researcher Janice Siegford will examine how agricultural technologies can help farmers, consumers and animals. -
MSU research team receives USDA grant to evaluate effectiveness, cost of new blueberry pest management strategies
Published on February 19, 2021
An MSU research team received a $325,000 grant to examine the effectiveness and cost of new blueberry pest management approaches. -
MSU animal science professor exploring environmental benefits of regenerative agriculture
Published on February 15, 2021
Rowntree publishes study on impact of newer farming method -
Creating innovative models to assess spread, possible management of deadly chronic wasting disease
Published on February 1, 2021
Researchers in the Boone and Crockett Quantitative Wildlife Center are taking on the insidious deer disease.