News
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Enhancing Great Lakes landscapes for healthy pollinators
Published on February 22, 2018
Tiny but mighty pollinators are an essential contributor to many of Michigan’s high-value fruits and vegetables. In the past 10 winters, however, American beekeepers have lost a high proportion of their colonies.
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Rufus Isaacs awarded MSU’s prestigious Beal Outstanding faculty award
Published on February 9, 2018
Each year, Michigan State University honors 10 faculty members for their outstanding contributions to education and research with William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Awards.
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Mota-Sanchez leads project to increase sustainability of Michigan’s Latino farmers
Published on January 31, 2018
David Mota-Sanchez’s team has secured $600,000 to work with beginning Latino farmers and encourage children to consider a future in farming.
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Featured Entomology graduate student Daniel Hulbert
Published on January 23, 2018
Daniel Hulbert shares the importance of insects and studying entomology, and his favorite things about his graduate studies at MSU.
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Featured entomology alumni Jamie Blow
Published on January 18, 2018
Col. Jamie Blow is our latest featured alumni.
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Jiang’s work contributes to 17 country agreement to improve global pesticide residue regulations
Published on January 16, 2018
Wayne Jiang is part of IR-4’s efforts to build global science-based standards for pesticide regulations.
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A whole new world: Opening international markets through pest management research
Published on January 10, 2018
An MSU research team is developing new techniques to eliminate the blueberry maggot, allowing Michigan growers to export their blueberries to new international markets.
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The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission: Partnering with MSU to improve research, outreach
Published on January 10, 2018
Tree fruit industries heavily rely on public and industry support, and banded together along with MSU to find a solution to keep the tree fruit industry competitive and sustainable.
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National team will present latest information on biological control of spotted wing Drosophila
Published on January 9, 2018
The free Feb. 23, 2018, webinar will include an update on spotted wing Drosophila research in Michigan.
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New entomology professor’s studies enlighten means for better biological control
Published on January 9, 2018
Marianna Szűcs’ research published in "Proceedings of the National Academy of Science" provides insight into improving establishment success of biological control agents.
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Rufus Isaacs awarded 2017 Distinguished Service Award by Michigan State Horticultural Society
Published on December 19, 2017
Isaacs was recognized for his outstanding research and extension work for Michigan’s fruit growers.
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Michigan State Horticultural Society awards 2017 scholarships to three entomology students
Published on December 19, 2017
Jacquelyn Albert, Holly Hooper and Margaret Lund received funding for their pursuit of graduate degrees in entomology.
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Michigan Vegetable Council chooses George Bird as Master Farmer Associate recipient
Published on December 19, 2017
The award honors those who make significant contributions to the well-being of the vegetable industry while not farming directly.
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Featured Entomology undergrad student Ian Paulsen
Published on December 8, 2017
Ian Paulsen tells us why he added a minor in entomology to his double major—and why others should as well—and how it has opened the door to many opportunities, as well as become one of the greatest decisions ever made in his life.
