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, scientists are continuing to make discoveries in the areas of genomics, breeding, pest management and disease management.

News

Michigan State University researchers lead $5.2 million grant to investigate management strategies for fire blight

Published on September 3, 2020
George Sundin and Nikki Rothwell will lead a USDA-funded project examining fire blight, a disease that can kill apple and pear trees.
MSU hosts soybean virtual field day

Published on August 17, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual soybean field day Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 8 to 10 a.m.
MSU hosts cover crops virtual field day

Published on August 13, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a cover crops virtual field day Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020.