College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Do not release invasive species: Part 1

  Published on December 4, 2013
  When managing water features, contractors and water gardeners can prevent the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species into natural waterways by using proper disposal methods.

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  Monitor pine needle scale crawlers with Enviro-weather

  Published on May 21, 2015
  Use Enviro-weather to estimate when pine needle scale crawlers will be active in your area.

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  PPWR2: Optimizing Packaging Systems' Safety for Reuse and Recycling in Compliance with the New Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

  Published on September 11, 2023
  The new PPWR is a cornerstone of the European Commission's Circular Economy Action Plan. All packaging in the EU will need to adapt to these regulations starting in 2025. Join us for the 2nd Symposium on Packaging Materials Supply Chain Safety.

• Three New RFPs on Pulse Poductivity and Sustainability

  Published on February 12, 2015
  The Global Pulse Confederation/CICILS-IPTIC is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers for work beginning in 2015 to support CICILS-IPTIC's work in preparation for the 2016 International Year of Pulses.

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  School of Packaging

  Published on September 16, 2020
  Read about the School of Packaging and their work and research internationally

• Pest Management | Chestnuts

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  The northwest region is approaching bloom time in cherries.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 2, 2015

  Published on June 2, 2015
  Growers are assessing sweet cherries, tart cherries and apples for damage from the May 20 frost.

• Global Food Systems and Health Study Abroad | Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

• Apr 10

  BAE Seminar Series: Felipe Rodrigues Picchi

  April 10, 2025 3:00PM – 4:00PM Farrall Hall Room 208 or Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98484484809?from=addon

  "Precision Livestock Farming: Integrating Data Analytics and Environmental Control"

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Blueberry and sweet cherry harvest is underway. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up and birds are a problem.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Not enough rain fell last week. The summer fruit season is here with strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries.

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  Hot pepper, sweet pepper, black pepper? Chili, chile, chilli? A peek into the confusing naming conventions of peppers.

  Published on March 4, 2019
  A brief history of how local cuisine and worldwide trade networks contributed to the tongue-tied world of peppers and their chiles.

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  Southwest Michigan Fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Tree fruit bloom has ended. Blueberries are in full bloom.

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  John N. Ferris

  Professor Emeritus 1930-2022
  

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  Bumble flower beetles: Not your typical grub

  Published on May 9, 2014
  “Little brown bumble bees” buzzing around low to the ground are actually beetles that pollinate flowers and decompose organic matter.

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  CANR-Europe Partnership Forum explores strategic collaboration in agricultural research, education and extension

  Published on July 17, 2025
  MSU’s CANR hosted the Europe Partnership Forum, bringing together European partners for a multi-day event focused on collaboration in agriculture, food systems and natural resource sustainability.

• Lakes Appreciation Month: Great Lakes History & Inhabitants

  Published on July 20, 2015
  The Great Lakes provides a variety of resources and activities to the residents in its watershed. Its history is as unique as its features.

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  Theo Skevas

  Former Research Associate
  skevast@msu.edu