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Do Traditional Livestock Systems Fit into Contemporary Landscapes? Integrating Social Perceptions and Values on Landscape Change
Published on November 1, 2021
European traditional cultural landscapes are increasingly modified by rural abandonment and urban growth processes. Acknowledged as of High Nature Value for providing multiple ecosystem services while contributing to human well-being, the future of t... -
A Critical Framework to Develop Human-Centric Positive Energy Districts: Towards Justice, Inclusion, and Well-Being
Published on January 1, 2021
Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) are a new energy initiative from European member states. They are, simply put, local districts which produce more energy than they consume. PEDs are expected to adopt a more human-centric perspective in order to creat... -
The Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Spanish Protected Areas: the Case of Picos de Europa National Park
Published on July 1, 2022
Abstract Protected areas are complex social-ecological systems; thus, they were unavoidably impacted by COVID-19. Spain is one of the most diverse countries in terms of biodiversity in the European Union and the second most visited country in 2019 an... -
Semi-natural habitats in boreal Europe: a rise of a social-ecological research agenda
Published on June 1, 2021
The European continent contains substantial areas of semi-natural habitats, mostly grasslands, which are among the most endangered habitats in Europe. Their continued existence depends on some form of human activity, for either production or conserva... -
Collective action for water quality management in agriculture: The case of drinking water source protection in France
Published on January 1, 2019
Nonpoint source pollution from agriculture represents a major threat to the quality of water in the European Union (EU) context. As part of the implementation process of the EU Water Framework Directive in France, the cooperation between water suppli... -
Contested discourses of a circular plastics economy in Europe: prioritizing material, economy, or society?
Published on February 23, 2024
The European Union has made the development of a circular economy one of the central ambitions of its Green Deal, in which plastics are a defined priority. Current policies, however, have drawn criticism that the narrow focus on techno-innovation opp... -
Adapting Common Resource Management to Under-Use Contexts: The Case of Common Pasture Organizations in the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve
Published on January 1, 2022
Commonly used pastures have provided great socio-cultural, economic and ecological values across European mountain ranges. Since the last century, under-use is threatening these socio-ecological systems. Preserving common pastures as an integral part... -
June 2025 Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar
Published on June 2, 2025
Not sure what to do with your honey bee colonies this month? Want to hear about seasonal beekeeping management in Michigan? Review the webinar recording from Michigan State University Apiculture Team's Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinar!
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Potato leafhoppers and mites on the rise in chestnut
Published on July 13, 2016
Potato leafhopper numbers are up and European red mites are visible in Michigan chestnut orchards. -
Consider early season mite control on chestnuts in high pressure sites
Published on April 26, 2013
Chestnut growers who observed high mite populations in 2012 should consider dormant oil applications to reduce damage in the coming season. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2017
Published on June 6, 2017
West Michigan growers are still waiting on June drop in apples. -
Susceptibility of commercial Michigan plum cultivars to spotted wing Drosophila
Published on September 27, 2017
Based on our most recent survey of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) susceptibility in Michigan peach cultivars, we have new information for growers on cultivar susceptibility and management strategies. -
Chestnuts: Growing a food crop and an industry in Michigan
Published on February 8, 2013
Michigan’s edible sweet chestnut growers lead the nation in number of acres in production. -
Andrey Guber, Ph.D.
Professor - Soil physics, soil hydrology and modeling water flow, solute and microbial transport in soils.
akguber@msu.edu
517-353-0269
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Lauren H. Brown
Professor Emeritus
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East Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016
Published on July 26, 2016
Drought conditions continue across the region. Harvest continues for blueberries and early Japanese plum varieties. Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch numbers are building.