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Paraquat and certain dicamba products require additional applicator training

Published on April 14, 2026
EPA requires pesticide applicators using paraquat and dicamba to complete label-mandated training.
FCCP publishes article assessing the economic tradeoffs of various forest management activities to enhance carbon sequestration efforts in Pennsylvania and Maryland

Published on April 14, 2026
FCCP researchers published an article in Forest Policy and Economics on economic tradeoffs between carbon and timber management in mid-Atlantic forests, showing that diversified management strategies can balance economic and ecological goals.
Spring 2026 Newsletter

Published on April 14, 2026
Spring has arrived, and so has our newsletter! Check out this seasons newsletter to hear more about all of the exciting happenings around the garden and get excited for our spring plant sale!
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Autumn Dietrich

Published on April 14, 2026
Autumn Dietrich, a hybrid master's student, shares her forestry journey.
Submit your ideas for 2026 GLEXPO sessions or speakers

Published on April 14, 2026
Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.
Lignin-Based Adhesives for Mass Timber

Published on April 14, 2026
In this meeting, we welcomed Dr. Mojgan Nejad, MSU Department of Forestry, who presented about her lab’s innovation in lignin-based adhesives and pathways to commercializing these biodegradable, lower-carbon options in mass timber products.
Heavy rains in northwest Michigan have resulted in flooding

Published on April 14, 2026
Many orchards across northwest Michigan are impassable due to standing water in orchards. Growers are concerned about covering for early disease control with the excess water in the orchard.
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight - Stephen J. Taglione

Published on April 13, 2026
Stephen J. Taglione (1977, public affairs management) currently serves on the CANR Alumni Executive Board as an at-large member.
Corn cost of production projection tool for 2026 now available

Published on April 13, 2026
New cost of production Excel-based tool for non-irrigated and irrigated corn now available from MSU Extension.
Congratulations Mohit Mahey (Eric Patterson and Lundquist Labs)

Published on April 13, 2026
Successfully defended his thesis: Understanding site of action of indaziflam and resistance Mechanism of poa annua to indaziflam 8 April 2026