Plant Agriculture
Michigan State University has a rich history of plant agriculture research and outreach dating back to the origin of the institution. Through MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension, scientists are continuing to make discoveries in the areas of genomics, breeding, pest management and disease management, while reaching out to growers to convey the most recent findings.
News
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MSU receives $590K USDA grant for corn tar spot resistance research
Published on July 7, 2022
Addie Thompson, an assistant professor of maize genetics and genomics, leads the project. -
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days
Published on May 27, 2022
From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture. -
New MSU research shows how biofuel crops can help mitigate climate change when grown on land of otherwise little agricultural value
Published on March 21, 2022
Newly published research from MSU Foundation Professor Bruno Basso shows how some Midwest farmers can see economic and environmental benefits of growing switchgrass, a biofuel crop, on traditionally less-productive land.
Programs
Project GREEEN
For more than 20 years, Project GREEEN has been addressing plant agriculture issues in Michigan through innovative research and outreach.
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission
The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission was created in 2014, when growers of apples, cherries, peaches and plums established the organization under the authority of Public Act 232.
Contact
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James Kells, Ph.D.
Professor; MSU AgBioResearch Assistant Director; Project GREEEN Coordinator
kells@msu.edu
517-353-0103
