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Addressing humans’ voracious consumption of nature

Published on December 15, 2020
In a collection of essays by leaders is sustainability sciences curated by the UK's Royal Society, Jianguo "Jack" Liu links global appetites to biodiversity loss
Sustainable Agriculture Team: What is Season Extension?

Published on December 14, 2020
Sustainable Agriculture Team: What is Season Extension?
Researchers map late blight strains on Java, Indonesia

Published on December 14, 2020
A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia.
In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Published on December 14, 2020
The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021.
Journal seeks telecoupling framework applications

Published on December 14, 2020
A special issue in an international journal invites articles on soil conservation and environmental sustainability. Deadline: April 30.
Food safety and holiday food baskets

Published on December 11, 2020
Food banks and pantries must consider safety when distributing holiday food baskets.
Neal Fortin on "Speaking Science" Podcast

Published on December 11, 2020
Neal Fortin, Director of MSU’s Institute for Food Laws and Regulations, sat down with Rachel Morris, Ph.D. MLT(ASCP) and Alyssa Preiser, Ph.D. to discuss nutritional supplements on their "Speaking Science” podcast.
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Chad Papa

Published on December 11, 2020
Ph.D. Candidate, Chad Papa, studies savanna-forest transitions in West Africa and greenhouse gas emissions in the US forestry sector
How the pandemic has made SPDC stronger

Published on December 11, 2020
SPDC Director Ming-Han Li shares in his annual school update message, "This has been a year that no one could have anticipated or prepared for! The world has been facing unprecedented, tumultuous challenges from the novel coronavirus pandemic since March."
Archana presented a poster at the AGU Fall meeting 2020

Published on December 11, 2020
Archana presented a poster at the AGU Fall meeting 2020