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MSU researcher Mojgan Nejad named Fulbright U.S. Scholar

Published on August 28, 2026
Mojgan Nejad, an assistant professor in MSU's Department of Forestry, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026-27 academic year. The award will support her research in Sweden focused on advancing sustainable wood adhesives.
MSU entomologists rediscover beetle species first documented by Spartan scientist more than a century ago

Published on August 28, 2026
MSU entomologists discovered a species of bark beetle in the Philippines that had not been documented since it was first collected in the early 1900s by Charles Fuller Baker, an MSU alumnus and pioneer entomologist.
Shining a light on solar, data centers and land values in Michigan at MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast

Published on August 28, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues September 3 with Tor Tolhurst discussing how data centers and solar projects are connected to farmland values.
Charter fishing plays a significant role in Michigan’s coastal economy

Published on August 28, 2026
Led by its captains, the charter fishing industry adapts to changing conditions.
Watering smarter: Join MSU Extension for a hands-on nursery irrigation field day

Published on August 28, 2026
Gain insights into creating more uniform, efficient, and environmentally responsible irrigation systems.
Remembering Dr. Howard Tanner

Published on August 27, 2026
The MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources community commemorates the life and enduring legacy of Department of Fisheries and Wildlife alumnus Howard Tanner.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – August 26, 2026

Published on August 27, 2026
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
Year two of Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz casts a wider net for community science

Published on August 27, 2026
The 2026 Blitz brought more participants, more observations and more verified aquatic invasive species records.
Understanding the Pollinators Supporting Michigan’s Winter Canola Fields

Published on August 27, 2026
MSU Ph.D. student Amelia McGinnis is investigating how surrounding habitats influence pollinator communities within winter canola fields, providing new insight into the role agricultural landscapes play in supporting biodiversity.
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties

Published on August 27, 2026
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data.