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  MSU received $247K U.S. Forest Service grant to develop tool for cross-laminated timber in commercial building construction

  Published on June 20, 2019
  The MSU Construction Management program was selected by the U.S. Forest Service to develop a construction time and cost estimating tool for use of CLT in commercial building construction.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 15, 2018

  Published on May 15, 2018
  Fruit trees have developed quickly in the last week and the coming week’s weather is looking promising for good pollinator activity during bloom.

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  MSU scientists study how to increase water-, nutrient-use efficiency in greenhouses, nurseries

  Published on September 18, 2024
  Tom Fernandez, a professor in the Department of Horticulture, has conducted extensive research on how to efficiently irrigate plants in greenhouses and nurseries. His newest project examines how to effectively treat water after it’s used in production.

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  Performance-enhancing adjuvants: Using high-fructose corn syrup to increase herbicide activity

  Published on February 12, 2014
  MSU AgBioResearch scientist Donald Penner's work with herbicide adjuvants has spanned the past three decades, advancing pesticide technology and producing one of the most valuable patents in MSU's history.

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  Water sustainability flows through human-nature interactions

  Published on July 6, 2012
  Researchers led by Jianguo Li have outlined China's water crisis and recent leapfrog investment in water conservancy, and suggest addressing complex human-nature interactions for long-term water supply and quality.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 18, 2025

  Published on June 18, 2025
  Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – July 30, 2025

  Published on July 31, 2025
  Cooler days are ahead as harvest ramps up.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 5, 2014

  Published on August 5, 2014
  Soils are dry. Summer fruit harvest is in full swing with blueberries, peaches and plums. Early apples and pears will start soon.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 21, 2016

  Published on June 21, 2016
  Sweet cherry harvest has begun. Scattered hail storms have caused some damage.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Not enough rain fell last week. The summer fruit season is here with strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – August 7, 2024

  Published on August 7, 2024
  Consequences from excessive rains, strong sweet corn harvest, cover crops for fall.

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  Late blight found in potatoes in Michigan’s Montcalm County

  Published on August 25, 2017
  Late blight was found in Michigan potatoes Aug. 22, 2017. Conditions remain conducive for late blight in irrigated potato crops.

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  Pouyan Nejadhashemi named MSU Foundation Professor

  Published on September 16, 2019
  Pouyan Nejadhashemi is a professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences who studies water and its distribution, movement and quality in a variety of environments.

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  MSU researchers to develop management tool for Chesapeake Bay watershed

  Published on May 28, 2020
  With a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, two MSU researchers will develop a multi-objective optimization tool to help agencies make management decisions for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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  Walking the GMO tightrope: Communicating effectively on a divisive subject

  Published on August 15, 2018
  When discussing divisive subjects like GMOs, the key is building a long-term relationship through honesty, authenticity and politeness that helps establish trust.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 4, 2025

  Published on June 4, 2025
  Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

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  Improving grain legume production with new ag technology

  Published on July 11, 2016
  David Kramer, MSU Hannah Distinguished Professor, is working on a three-year project to accelerate improvements in the robustness and efficiency of photosynthesis.

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  Drought and high temperature impact on wheat yields in Michigan

  Published on June 7, 2023
  The recent dry spell and high temperatures has growers and agronomists asking how this will impact wheat yields. Here is an overall summary of conditions and links to resources.