Plant Agriculture

Michigan State University has a rich history of plant agriculture research and outreach dating back to the origin of the institution. Through MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension, scientists are continuing to make discoveries in the areas of genomics, breeding, pest management and disease management, while reaching out to growers to convey the most recent findings.

News

MSU researchers identifying corn tar spot management strategies

Published on March 13, 2023
A team of MSU scientists is working with regional and national partners to mitigate damage from corn tar spot, a disease that can drastically reduce yields.
New MSU research helps better quantify soil carbon stock changes

Published on February 27, 2023
In a new paper published in Scientific Reports, MSU professor Bruno Basso shows how scientists must use a correction calculation to accurately quantify changes in soil carbon stocks over time.
MSU-led team studying expansion of controlled environment culinary herb production across US

Published on October 18, 2022
A new $3.4M USDA grant is supporting research and outreach.

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Programs

Project GREEEN

For more than 20 years, Project GREEEN has been addressing plant agriculture issues in Michigan through innovative research and outreach.

Michigan Tree Fruit Commission

The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission was created in 2014, when growers of apples, cherries, peaches and plums established the organization under the authority of Public Act 232.