• 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

• 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

• 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.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Hot weather requires irrigation for tree fruits.

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  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.

• Education Abroad | School of Planning, Design and Construction

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  Molly Sears

  Assistant Professor
  searsmo1@msu.edu
  517-432-3649
  

• 1839 | Rings in Time

• Funding | Food Security Group

• Organizing Committee | 7th Satellite Soil Moisture and Application Workshop

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  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.

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  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.

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  Visiting fellow's seminar on healthier eating habits will examine novel (and fake) foods

  Published on October 17, 2017
  "I believe that policy recommendations should be scientifically based in order to help consumers choose food products based on real characteristics and not just slogans and false claims," says Dr. Giovanni Sogari.

• Grand Traverse region’s wine grape production significantly down in 2014

  Published on September 11, 2014
  The 2014 wine grape crop is short, but wineries will still have a good inventory on hand for the coming sales year.

• Keep an eye out for sawflies on your conifers

  Published on June 19, 2009
  

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  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.

• NWMHRC Hybrid Chestnut Cultivar Evaluation | Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019

  Published on June 4, 2019
  Blueberry bloom is ending. Raspberry bloom is underway.

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  Michigan chestnut update – July 31, 2014

  Published on August 1, 2014
  European red mite populations are building in area orchards and potato leafhopper damage is becoming more apparent. Growers should be scouting for these pests regularly and monitoring pressure.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Diseases have made their way to northern Michigan following cool and wet conditions. Insects are still hard to find.