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.

MSU received more than $45 million from 2021-2023 for climate-related research, development and outreach activities, much of which has directly or indirectly impacted plant agriculture. Over 40% of this funding is linked to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.

News

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.
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.
New farm manager named at MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center

Published on October 2, 2023
Michael de Schaaf has been named farm manager effective Oct. 1.