College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

News

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  CANR-Europe Partnership Forum explores strategic collaboration in agricultural research, education and extension

  Published on July 17, 2025
  MSU’s CANR hosted the Europe Partnership Forum, bringing together European partners for a multi-day event focused on collaboration in agriculture, food systems and natural resource sustainability.

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  MSU Extension’s Nikki Rothwell named 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year

  Published on July 17, 2025
  MSU Extension’s Nikki Rothwell was named the 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year at the National Cherry Festival for her leadership in research, grower outreach and advocacy, and for her lasting impact on Michigan’s cherry industry.

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  CANR Unveils Farm Bureau Pavilion at Special Celebration

  Published on July 16, 2025
  Leaders from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU and Michigan Farm Bureau gathered on Tuesday, July 15, to unveil the newly re-named Farm Bureau Pavilion.

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  MSU leads $12 million Western Lake Erie Basin performance-based conservation program

  Published on July 14, 2025
  The program is funded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and led at MSU by the Institute of Water Research and the Center for Regenerative Agriculture.

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  The Legacy of the Innovation Lab for Legume Systems Research

  Published on July 9, 2025
  For over 40 years, legume research advanced farming and global food security. The MSU-led Legume Lab, ended in 2025 due to USAID cuts, had aimed to build resilient, sustainable systems and support future scientists.

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  Maredia named Fellow of African Academy of Sciences

  Published on July 3, 2025
  MSU director of International Agricultural Programs recognized for 30 years of contributions to agricultural capacity building and education

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Events

• Sep 3

  Welcome Back MSU 4-H Alumni Reception

  September 3, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens, 1066 Bogue Street East Lansing, MI 48824

  If you are a current or former 4-H’er attending MSU this fall, stop by the Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. for networking and free dinner!

• Sep 13

  CANR Tailgate

  September 13, 2025 10:30AM – 3:30PM

  Join fellow alumni and CANR leadership at a tailgate prior to the MSU v. Youngstown State football game.

• Sep 25

  Construction Management Career Fair Fall 2025

  September 25, 2025 1:53PM – 12:00AM

  MSU will host a Construction Management Career Fair on Sept. 25, 2025 at the Breslin Center.

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In the News

• World Cup watch: MSU students, staff ready for global competition, to showcase sod

  Published on June 3, 2025 by Michigan Farm News
  

• MSU researcher receives $500k grant to future-proof Michigan forests

  Published on May 28, 2025 by WZZM TV Grand Rapids
  

• Pitch Perfect: FIFA teams with turf gurus to create fields for Club World Cup, World Cup

  Published on April 16, 2025 by Miami Herald
  

• CANR undergraduate among record 5 MSU students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

  Published on April 1, 2025 by MSU Honors College
  

• Bird strategies connected to different climate challenges

  Published on March 21, 2025 by The Wildlife Society
  

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