College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Michigan chestnut industry makes important donation to MSU research

  Published on September 4, 2019
  Michigan chestnut famers partner with Michigan State University to support industry growth.

• Resources | Agroforestry

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: European frog-bit

  Published on February 28, 2015
  Learn more about European frog-bit, an aquatic invasive species in Michigan, and what you can do about it.

• MASFRIJOL Youtube Videos

  Published on May 3, 2017
  Women and children watch a video on improving health through bean consumption on the MASFRIJOL mobile classroom, a truck loaded with educational equipment that is driven from village to village to bring easily accessible classes to families.

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  Identifying native and invasive aquatic plants can be easy with a phone app

  Published on May 6, 2025
  After collecting information, reporting and sharing it will help add to the knowledge of plant life in Michigan’s lakes.

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day two

  Published on February 22, 2016
  Day two: Featured Michigan terrestrial invasive species is the Chinese Yam

• Luce County program highlights 2018-19

  Published on February 22, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension supports families, youth, community development and more.

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  Cherry Industry Honors MSU Entomology Alumna for Pest Management Work

  Published on July 3, 2025
  Nikki Rothwell, head of the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center, has been named the 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year for her impactful research and grower-focused solutions to fruit pest challenges.

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  4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education | 4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education

  Michigan 4-H environmental and outdoor education teaches youth about science and ecology, interrelationships and impacts, health, and positive outdoor experiences. As a result, youth learn to appreciate and respect the connection between people and nature.

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  Fire and climate change

  Published on September 24, 2020
  What does a warming climate have to do with wildfires?

• Prevent pesticide exposure when treating for bed bugs

  Published on January 25, 2013
  Use of pesticides indoors requires several considerations to prevent harmful exposure to people and pets.

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  FCCP Launches New Professional Intensive Course on Urban Forests and Climate Change

  Published on November 28, 2023
  “Urban Forests and Climate Change”, explores the ways in which urban forestry can improve climate change resilience while providing myriad benefits to both ecological and social communities.

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Spiny waterflea

  Published on February 26, 2016
  Part 6 in a series to learn about invasive species and what to do to help protect Michigan and the Great Lakes.

• Spring is the time to pull garlic mustard, one of Michigan’s most invasive weeds

  Published on May 2, 2012
  Garlic mustard’s rapid growth will give it a leg up on seed production for next year. Don’t hesitate to pull it out or get creative and make a salad!

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  Farming Forward: Newaygo County Farm Field Day

  August 19, 2025 8:00AM – 2:00PM Kropscott Farm and Environmental Center, 6523 West Baseline Road, Fremont, MI 49412

  Learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.

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  Fishing tournament focuses on freshwater drum

  Published on July 9, 2015
  Some anglers giving ‘sheephead’ due respect.

• Growing U.P. Agricultural Association | AgBioResearch

• Collecting, analyzing and processing 'big data'

  Published on February 22, 2018
  The world of environmental modeling and monitoring provides complex tools and systems built to handle staggering amounts of digitized information and technologies that empower people to make sense of even the most complex systems.

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  MSU hires new farm manager for Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers

  Published on May 20, 2024
  Jared Andrews will lead daily operations at both MSU AgBioResearch on-campus research centers.

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  Increasing Urban Forest Resilience to Emerald Ash Borer: A Case Study in Detroit, MI | Forest Carbon and Climate Program

  FCCP developed a white paper and a hyper-realistic urban tree visualization summarizing the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer in Detroit and discussed ways to reduce climate threats to urban forest maintenance in Detroit, Michigan.