College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

News

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  MSU Horticulture chair receives ASHS Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award

  Published on October 25, 2024
  Dr. Vance Baird, chair of MSU’s Department of Horticulture, was honored with the American Society for Horticultural Science’s Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award

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  CANR Alumni Association student club grants support learning opportunities

  Published on October 16, 2024
  For 18 years, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Board has awarded grants helping CANR student organizations offset the costs of special projects and experiential learning opportunities.

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  Horticulture professor receives Outstanding International Horticulturalist Award

  Published on October 9, 2024
  Guo-Qing Song was honored by The American Society for Horticultural Science for his outstanding contributions to research and teaching

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  New MSU Horticulture Gardens Curator poised to build on legacy of gardens

  Published on October 8, 2024
  This August, CANR welcomed Mason McNair, Ph.D., as the new curator of the MSU Horticulture Gardens. Bringing a lifelong passion for horticulture, McNair seeks to build on the gardens' legacy while expanding programming and accessibility for visitors

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  MSU scientists study how to increase water-, nutrient-use efficiency in greenhouses, nurseries

  Published on September 18, 2024
  Tom Fernandez, a professor in the Department of Horticulture, has conducted extensive research on how to efficiently irrigate plants in greenhouses and nurseries. His newest project examines how to effectively treat water after it’s used in production.

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  Dirt to Glass 2024: Elevating Michigan's wine industry with global insights

  Published on September 10, 2024
  Exploring cutting-edge viticulture and winemaking techniques to propel Michigan’s wine industry onto the world stage.

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  Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

  Published on July 17, 2024
  Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.

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  MSU potato breeder develops new genetically engineered potato

  Published on June 4, 2024
  The Kal91.3 potato can be stored in cool temperatures for long periods of time and produce healthier and higher-quality potato chips.

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  MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer

  Published on May 28, 2024
  Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan.

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  Marcus Duck Awarded 2024 Institute of Agriculture Technology Outstanding Faculty Award

  Published on April 1, 2024
  Marcus Duck Awarded 2024 Institute of Agriculture Technology Outstanding Faculty Award

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  MSU greenhouse renovations improving plant research

  Published on April 1, 2024
  MSU-funded updates are ongoing, while State of Michigan-supported renovations begin in spring

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  Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

  Published on March 27, 2024
  For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.

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  Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture

  Published on March 22, 2024
  Michigan State University formally recognized seven faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty.

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  Controlled-environment agriculture research sees innovation through Project GREEEN

  Published on March 13, 2024
  MSU researchers have used Project GREEEN funding to optimize greenhouse production for more than 25 years.

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  Dr. Bridget Behe Named USDA-ARS 2024 Morrison Memorial Award Winner

  Published on March 4, 2024
  Dr. Bridget Behe Named USDA-ARS 2024 Morrison Memorial Award Winner

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  Project GREEEN-funded research packs a punch against problematic weeds

  Published on February 21, 2024
  MSU scientists team up with Michigan plant industry groups using Project GREEEN and commodity dollars to combat weeds.

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  Project GREEEN: 25 years of strengthening Michigan plant agriculture

  Published on February 15, 2024
  The program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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  New climate resiliency program to address long-term plant agriculture challenges in Michigan

  Published on February 1, 2024
  The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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  Coston receives 2024 CANR Alumni Service Award

  Published on February 1, 2024
  Donald Claude Coston will receive the 2024 CANR Alumni Service Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 1.

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  MSU plant pathologist awarded $3.95M USDA grant to examine fruit rot in blueberries

  Published on December 5, 2023
  Timothy Miles, an assistant professor in MSU's Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, is teaming up with researchers across the U.S. to further study management of Anthracnose and Botrytis fruit rot in blueberries.