News

Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications

Published on April 1, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations.
Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns

Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.
Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19

Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
Cover crops in Michigan - Interseeding cover crops

Published on March 23, 2020
A new video highlights research at MSU on interseeding rates of cover crops into standing corn.
Clean and clear: Partnerships with local drain officials

Published on March 18, 2020
Highlighting a new program that is being tested in Michigan.
Cover crops can help urban growers of all scales improve soil conditions

Published on January 20, 2020
MSU Extension releases resources to help urban growers implement cover-cropping practices
Inaugural group of three global scholars named in CANR international initiative

Published on January 7, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has announced the first cohort of three global scholars through an initiative that began last year.
MSU to enter partnership with educational institution in India

Published on December 20, 2019
Leaders from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and MSU AgBioResearch signed a letter of intent to partner with Somaiya Vidya Vihar, a nonprofit educational trust that manages several educational institutions across India.
Soil pore structure key to carbon storage

Published on December 5, 2019
A window to the microbial world of carbon cycling
September 12-13 farm drainage field day postponed until June 2020

Published on September 5, 2019
Due to persisting wet conditions, the drainage field day in Lenawee County has been postponed to June 24-25, 2020.