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Trevor Nichols Research Center
The primary objective of the 156-acre Trevor Nichols Research Center is to find the best ways to keep fruit pest-free in Michigan while preserving the environment and ensuring economic viability for the state’s fruit growers.
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Developing environmentally friendly disease, pest management
Field research investigates alternative methods using environmentally friendly tools for disease control. One such disease being leaf rust, which multiplies quickly under the right conditions.
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Taking measures to protect fruit trees
One new and novel delivery system MSU AgBioResearch scientists at Trevor Nichols Research Center are exploring is the application of trunk injection as a superior means of delivering plant protection materials to fruit trees.
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Trevor Nichols Research Center: An overview
Ensuring economic viability for the state's fruit growers is the objective of the 156-acre Trevor Nichols Research Center, located three miles from Lake Michigan in southwest Michigan.
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Helping growers control insects
Researchers are studying insect pest issues that affect blueberry, grape, strawberry and raspberry crops in Michigan. The plantings at Trevor Nichols provide the resources for experiments that otherwise would not be accomplished on grower farms.
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Effective pheromone pest control
Researchers at Trevor Nichols Research Center are looking at new ways to deliver pheromones for mating disruption and pest control.
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Jamie Polk
Farm Management Staff
polk@msu.edu
269-561-5040
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Kyle Coffindaffer
Assistant Farm Manager
coffinda@msu.edu
269-561-5040
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Steve Van Timmeren
Research Assistant I
vantimm2@msu.edu
269-561-5040
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Laura Lamb
Research Technologist I
lambl@msu.edu
269-561-5040
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John Wise
Professor & IR-4 NC Region Director
wisejohn@msu.edu
517-432-2668
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MSU AgBioResearch announces new assistant director of natural resources programs
Published on October 22, 2014
MSU fisheries and wildlife professor Michael Jones has been named assistant director of natural resources programs for MSU AgBioResearch. This is a new part-time position within the organization. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Egglaying from third generation grape berry moth is starting this week in southern vineyards. -
Single gene separates queen from workers
Published on January 29, 2014
Scientists have identified how a single gene in honey bees separates the queens from the workers. -
MSU researchers to study eco-friendly pest management solutions for invasive fruit pests
Published on November 12, 2015
Researchers from Michigan State University have received a $173,151 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study novel, non-spray control methods for invasive fruit pests. -
MSU AgBioResearch names new acting associate director
Published on June 26, 2014
George Smith, MSU animal science professor, will serve as acting associate director of MSU AgBioResearch beginning July 1. -
Spotted wing drosophila proves formidable fruit foe
Published on November 7, 2016
Learn what MSU researchers are doing about a tiny invasive fly called spotted wing drosophila that's causing major problems for the fruit industry. -
Faculty to discuss trial results at Trevor Nichols complex
Published on September 10, 2013
Insect and disease research will be the main topics of discussion during the annual research field day at the MSU Trevor Nichols Research Center (TNRC) Sept. 24. -
M-AAA awards more than $600K in grants for MSU animal agriculture research
Published on December 11, 2014
Seventeen Michigan State University researchers and Extension outreach and education specialists have received more than $600,000 in funding from the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture. -
Controlling fire blight without antibiotics in organic apples goal of new USDA project
Published on December 20, 2013
A team of Michigan State University (MSU) researchers has begun investigating organic methods for controlling fire blight, a devastating apple and pear tree disease. -
Insect, plant disease and pesticide research to feature at Trevor Nichols Research Center Field Day
Published on September 21, 2015
Michigan State University will host a research and extension field day focusing on insect, plant disease and pesticide efficacy research at its Trevor Nichols Research Center Sept. 29.
