Michigan Potato Diseases: Late Blight

Published on November 10, 2015
Late blight of potato, caused by the water mold Phytophthora infestans, has the potential to be a very destructive disease of potato in Michigan.

Maximizing soybean income with high input prices

Published on December 4, 2024
Research results will help soybean producers maximize income in 2025 despite high input costs.

No Matter How You Slice It, Healthy Soil Is Important

Published on July 26, 2015
Civilization has thrived in areas with healthy soil and water. Farmers remain reliant on the same soils as their ancestors 6,000 years ago.

Michigan State University hosts dry bean and sugar beet virtual field day

Published on August 4, 2020
Online webinar updated growers and agribusiness industry on current research and outreach

Michigan grape scouting report – July 25, 2024

Published on July 25, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management, and innovative tools.

Michigan State University to host dry bean and sugarbeet field day

Published on July 28, 2021
MSU and industry researchers will discuss current issues impacting dry beans and sugarbeets at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan, on Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Can we solve the mystery of alfalfa autotoxicity?

Published on October 15, 2024
New research on a perennial problem.

Michigan grape scouting report – July 4, 2024

Published on July 8, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.

Michigan grape scouting report – July 9, 2025

Published on July 9, 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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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 25, 2021

Published on August 25, 2021
This is the third apple maturity report for the 2021 harvest season.

Promoting agricultural innovation: US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visits MSU to meet faculty, students

Published on April 3, 2018
As the inaugural destination of his third “Back to Our Roots” tour around the country, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visited Michigan State University Tuesday, April 3.

New report says six MSU AgBioResearch scientists among most highly cited

Published on December 3, 2019
Six Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists have been recognized in the Highly Cited Researchers List, an annual compilation of the global leaders in scientific influence by Clarivate Analytics.

Michigan grape scouting report – June 26, 2024

Published on June 26, 2024
Spotted lanternfly was identified in a new site in southern Monroe County outside fruit-growing areas. MSU and agencies monitor statewide, including vineyards. Report sightings to DNR's Eyes In The Field.

Weathering the climate: Michigan agriculture braces for Mother Nature with help of MSU research

Published on November 3, 2014
Agricultural producers throughout the state have recently had to deal with some of Mother Nature's brutal wrath. Thanks to MSU research, they're helping to be better prepared and equipped to address those challenges.

Michigan grape scouting report – July 18, 2024

Published on July 18, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.

MSU research team receives $750K USDA grant to explore ways to mitigate crop uptake of PFAS

Published on December 13, 2021
Project GREEEN seed funding leveraged for new three-year study

MSU Horticulture faculty members ranked in top 2% of their field

Published on January 6, 2021
Twelve are ranked in top 2% of their field based on publication impact

Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 detected in greenhouse geraniums

Published on April 22, 2020
Local officials are involved due to the tight regulation of this bacterial pathogen.