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Aurora Torres
Research Associate
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Michigan chestnut scouting report – May 5, 2017
Published on May 5, 2017
We will be tracking chestnut development, management and pest pressure this season. Subscribe to our newsletter to ensure you don’t miss any important information. -
Michigan chestnut report for May 14, 2015
Published on May 15, 2015
Chestnut trees are breaking dormancy around Michigan. -
Michigan chestnut scouting report for July 10, 2015
Published on July 13, 2015
Japanese beetles are emerging in southern and central Michigan and potato leafhopper populations are substantial. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – June 13, 2017
Published on June 13, 2017
Hot weather requires irrigation for tree fruits. -
Integration of ecological–biological thresholds in conservation decision making
By recognizing the criticality of satisfying basic needs as well as the great uncertainty over the needs and preferences of future generations, we sought to incorporate conservation criteria based on minimal human impact into economic evaluation.
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A meta-analysis investigation of the direction of the energy-GDP causal relationship: implications for the growth-degrowth dialogue
Published on February 20, 2014
The present study traces the implications of the Energy-GDP causality dialogue for the context of the growth-degrowth debate, where the energy-development link plays a decisive role -
Operationalizing sustainability in urban coastal systems: A system dynamics analysis
Published on November 12, 2013
We propose a system dynamics approach for Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) in urban coastal systems -
Molly Sears
Assistant Professor
searsmo1@msu.edu
517-432-3649
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West Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2017
Published on June 6, 2017
West Michigan growers are still waiting on June drop in apples. -
EFSA Concludes Significant Risk for Bees while U.S. Continues to Take Comments
Published on April 13, 2018
Neonicotinoids, or nicotine-like insecticides, are typically used to coat seeds to protect against insects upon planting. -
Democratising Food Safety: Why We Need to Look Beyond Government Regulation and Provide a Citizen Right of Action
Published on August 15, 2024
Neal Fortin's article, Democratising Food Safety: Why We Need to Look Beyond Government Regulation and Provide a Citizen Right of Action, published in the European Journal of Risk Regulation. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 17, 2025
Published on June 17, 2025
Apple size increased by 8 mm since last week, and some growers are still thinning apples. Growers are estimating tart and sweet cherry crops following cold damage in late April. -
Oct 27
Farm to School Information Session for Farmers
October 27, 2025 3:00PM – 5:30PM Gavin Orchards 16495 40th Ave., Coopersville, MI 49404
Join us for a farm to school info session to learn more about selling to schools throughout West Michigan
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