News

The 2025 IR-4 Food Use Workshop prioritizes new solutions for specialty crop growers

Published on November 14, 2025
Growers and researchers prioritize new pest control options for the 2026 IR-4 field program.
Bryan Foster named as new KBS director

Published on November 14, 2025
After a competitive national search, Michigan State University has selected Bryan L. Foster, Ph.D., as the next director of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS)
The Mobile Irrigation Lab is on the move

Published on November 14, 2025
Michigan State University’s Mobile Irrigation Lab offers on-farm evaluations of flow rate, system pressure and application uniformity to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements that boost water- and energy-use efficiency.
Meet Connor Purvis Winner of the 2025 Teidje award)

Published on November 14, 2025
Congratulations Connor Purvis (PhD Burns lab), who will use his award to travel to an international meeting.
Grad student Spotlight: Advancing Long-Term Agricultural Microbiome Science

Published on November 14, 2025
Ashlyn Morin (Bonito lab) was awarded the PSM Graduate Assistantship and the Carter Harrison award this year.
Managing the land you hunt

Published on November 14, 2025
Consider harvesting antlerless deer this season to help control the population and the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer

Published on November 14, 2025
Identifying deer with chronic wasting disease (CWD) is not always possible by visual observation. There are common signs that may indicate a deer is sick, but it may or may not have CWD.
Tips for proper disposal of deer carcasses and parts to minimize spread of chronic wasting disease

Published on November 14, 2025
Properly disposing of carcasses will help slow the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease.
Michigan youth to gain life skills at 4-H Winterfest

Published on November 13, 2025
Youth ages 8-12 years-old can learn important life skills at 4-H Winterfest.
Plant science at the dinner table: pumpkin leaves

Published on November 13, 2025
Pumpkin leaves are used as a “green” much like spinach, beet or turnip greens throughout the world.