AgBioResearch

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  Northern hardwoods study wraps up sixth growing season since harvest, 6-year findings soon to be published

  Published on December 13, 2023
  MSU professors Mike Walters and Gary Roloff have helped lead the collaborative project between MSU and the MDNR, addressing ways forests can be managed to create diverse tree populations.

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  MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan

  Published on December 6, 2023
  Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside and outside of Michigan more frequently over the past decade to build and design large buildings.

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  MSU plant pathologist awarded $3.95M USDA grant to examine fruit rot in blueberries

  Published on December 5, 2023
  Timothy Miles, an assistant professor in MSU's Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, is teaming up with researchers across the U.S. to further study management of Anthracnose and Botrytis fruit rot in blueberries.

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  MSU, partners working to improve Au Sable River resiliency

  Published on November 29, 2023
  Researchers from Michigan State University are working with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to ensure the sustainability of the Au Sable River fishery.

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  MSU-led research team receives $946K grant to study alfalfa autotoxicity

  Published on November 28, 2023
  The project is funded by USDA NIFA's Alfalfa Seed and Forage Systems program.

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  Fish-tracking network grows strong under leadership of MSU Fisheries and Wildlife professor

  Published on November 15, 2023
  Chris Vandergoot is the director of the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS), which brings together researchers and fishery managers alike who use sound to monitor fish.

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  Research team led by MSU scientist receives $6M USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems

  Published on November 10, 2023
  Zsofia Szendrei, a professor in MSU’s Department of Entomology, is leading a team of researchers from across the U.S. in finding solutions to controlling potato pests without using neonicotinoids.

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  MSU scientist protects wildlife populations through disease surveillance, management

  Published on November 8, 2023
  Sonja Christensen seeks to curtail wildlife disease in Michigan and beyond.

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  Director of MSU AgBioResearch introduced as incoming agInnovation chair

  Published on October 9, 2023
  Research leaders from across the country join in dialogue, exploring innovative ways of safeguarding food security amidst the impacts of climate change.