News
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Production of cut flowers and vegetables in high-tunnels
Published on May 14, 2018
Why produce flowers and vegetables in a high-tunnel rather than in an open field is certainly a legitimate question. -
Drone technologies: what growers and ag professionals need to know
Published on May 14, 2018
MSU experts to discuss Unmanned Aerial Systems for crop management at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28, 2018. -
Michigan State University scientists to showcase latest in agricultural research
Published on May 8, 2018
Members of Michigan’s agriculture industry and local residents are invited to attend the upcoming research field days at Michigan State University’s outlying research facilities throughout the state this summer. -
Helping Michigan Concord grape growers compete in a shrinking market
Published on May 8, 2018
New research from MSU is identifying strategies to help growers adjust to high production costs and falling prices for Michigan’s Concord grape growers. -
Manipulating insect behavior to improve pest management in orchards
Published on May 8, 2018
New innovations in pest management can be leveraged in tree fruit orchards to manipulate insect behavior and reduce pesticide use. -
Reduce weather-related risks in fruit production with high tunnels
Published on May 7, 2018
Growers are able to diversify the production of high-value fruit by using high tunnels. -
Tackle grape disease with new mechanical leaf removal method
Published on April 30, 2018
A new class of leaf removers brings Michigan grape growers new options for managing fruit quality and improving vineyard efficiencies. -
High tunnels create microclimates for specialty crops
Published on April 16, 2018
Growers will learn how to optimize high tunnels to alter temps, light, water and wind. -
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies
Published on February 28, 2018
Michigan State University (MSU) will host its third annual Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28 at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center. -
MSU AgBioResearch announces field day schedule for summer 2017
Published on May 18, 2017
Members of the Michigan agriculture industry and others are invited to tour several of the Michigan State University research facilities this summer during the annual field day festivities.