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 researcher part of new $10M project to study, support diverse perennial forage systems across the US
Published on November 15, 2021
MSU to receive $900K and lead efforts with farms to evaluate benefits and risks. -
MSU-led team receives nearly $2 million EPA grant to explore biosolid treatments, effects of chemical pollutants such as PFAS
Published on September 14, 2021
The group will investigate the impact of current biosolid treatment methods used by wastewater treatment facilities on a variety of pollutants in soil, water and plants. -
U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin tours MSU plant science research facilities
Published on May 21, 2021
Elissa Slotkin, who serves Michigan’s 8th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited the Michigan State University campus May 21 to tour plant science research facilities and the MSU Music Building.
Programs
Project GREEEN
For more than 20 years, Project GREEEN has been addressing plant agriculture issues in Michigan through innovative research and outreach.
Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program
A partnership among the Plant Coalition, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and MSU aimed at addressing long-term plant agriculture challenges related to climate change and water.
Contact
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George Smith, PhD
Director of AgBioResearch, Senior Associate Dean for Research
smithge7@msu.edu
517-355-0123