Research
Lance Forsberg named MSU research farm manager
Lance Forsberg has been named farm manager of the Michigan State University Entomology and Plant Pathology Research Centers, located on the university’s south campus. The 167-acre centers support MSU AgBioResearch and provide infrastructure for research... more »
MSU students present research at EAV plastics conference
Three undergraduate students from Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources presented research at the 2025 Plastics in Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Conference, held last month in Troy. Zhanyla Coley, Corey McKenzie... more »
MSU economist studies weather risks in agriculture
Following major crop losses in Michigan’s sweet cherry industry, a new agricultural economist at Michigan State University is studying how rare but extreme weather events affect farming operations. Tor Tolhurst joined MSU in fall 2024... more »
Brabant Plant adopts dynamic LED lighting system
Brabant Plant has implemented a new LED lighting system from Signify to improve energy management and meet crop scheduling demands. The Dutch grower installed Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force with a three-channel spectrum control, paired... more »
Berger research greenhouses adopt Sollum’s dynamic lighting
Berger has selected Sollum Technologies’ dynamic LED grow light system to upgrade its research greenhouses, aiming to enhance crop performance through advanced lighting and substrate strategies. The collaboration will replace Berger’s current high-pressure sodium (HPS)... more »
New associate director named at MSU AgBioResearch
Kang Xia has been appointed associate director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch, effective April 14. She will work alongside director George Smith and associate director James Averill to advance research supporting Michigan agriculture and natural... more »
Michigan funds $5.1 million for climate resiliency research
Michigan State University, the Michigan Plant Coalition and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have awarded $5.1 million for four agricultural research projects through the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program. Each project, funded for... more »
HRI opens 2026 grant proposals
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is now accepting research grant proposals for fiscal year 2026, supporting projects that advance the green industry. HRI funds research on plant health, pest management, consumer behavior, production efficiencies and... more »
Investigating economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are investigating the economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida with the aim of establishing an alternative — and potentially lucrative — crop to... more »
New fund supports floriculture industry advancements
The American Floral Endowment has launched the Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund to support projects addressing critical challenges in the floral industry. The annual grant program will fund initiatives focused on innovation, education and industry... more »
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