Midwest
New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive... more »
Tour stops revealed for Farm Market Bus Tour 2024
Set to take place on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, the Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm markets to learn more about each location’s business... more »
Michigan ends apple queen program
The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is ending its apple queen program and replacing it with a scholarship system for men as well as women who are strongly connected to the Wolverine State's apple industry. The... more »
Michigan State University Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic offered discussion on apple storage disorders, best practices
Postharvest physiology experts from across North America focused on apple storage disorders and best practices during a Michigan State University (MSU) Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic. The day of talks was hosted by Randolph Beaudry, an... more »
Michael Salisbury, Michigan ag economics figure, dies
Michael Salisbury, a prominent figure in Michigan agricultural economics, has died. Salisbury died Aug. 18, at the age of 78. Born in Albion, Michigan, Salisbury earned his degrees from Utah State University before serving in... more »
MSU hosts global food safety experts
At Michigan State University’s recent (MSU) Global Food Safety Symposium, global authorities in food safety innovation, research and policy discussed issues and topics related to food safety and food security. The July symposium, hosted by... more »
Michigan apple growers to harvest 31 million bushels in 2024
This year’s Michigan apple harvest is expected to be smaller than last year’s, but still ahead of the typical crop. Michigan is forecast to harvest 30.5 million bushels, which equates to 1.3 billion pounds, of... more »
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director
Jan Byrne has been promoted to lead Michigan State University’s (MSU) Plant & Pest Diagnostics department. She succeeds Ray Hammerschmidt, who plans to retire. Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, has worked at MSU as... more »
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