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  Michigan’s Natural Resources As They Relate to Land Use Planning & Zoning

  Published on July 26, 2016
  To assess the long-term impacts of land use planning and zoning decisions, they must be able to access and understand various types of natural resource information.

• People | CHANS-Net: The International Network of Research on Coupled Human and Natural Systems

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom begins.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – June 26, 2012

  Published on June 26, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Wanted: Chestnut Growers

  Published on November 7, 2016
  Michigan State University is growing the chestnut industry, with demand far outpacing supply. READ

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  Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for May 31, 2017

  Published on May 31, 2017
  Wild grape bloom is open. Cover fruit for all fungal diseases now. Concord is in the immediate pre-bloom stage.

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  2024 American Bee Research Conference proceedings

  Published on June 6, 2024
  Conference presentation abstracts highlight current research on beekeeping and honey bee health topics.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018

  Published on July 11, 2018
  Disease incidence is on the rise.

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  Invasive Parrot Feather plant found in southeast Michigan pond

  Published on May 14, 2014
  Michigan Department of Natural Resources responds to the siting of this aggressive aquatic invader. Release from an aquarium or water garden is suspected source.

• Gardening in Winter: Choosing trees for winter beauty

  Published on January 11, 2011
  

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  Life of Lake Superior program teaches youth the value of this Great Lake

  Published on May 31, 2018
  Lake Superior is much more than simply a big body of water; it is an ecological engine.

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  Day 7: Home Away from Home

  Published on June 5, 2014
  Varieties of cheese in downtown Dronten

• Southeast Michigan field crop update for July 7, 2011

  Published on July 7, 2011
  Rain in next week’s forecast is welcomed, as some corn fields are struggling and have rolled up leaves due to the heat.

• More on armored scales

  Published on May 1, 2009
  

• Southwest Michigan vegetable regional report – July 22, 2015

  Published on July 22, 2015
  There is sunshine at last in the southwest region and a downy mildew alert in Berrien County.

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  Expanding markets for a holiday favorite

  Published on April 11, 2013
  Since its introduction in 1944, "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" has been a classic Christmas song. 60-plus years later, researchers are working to make chestnuts a classic Michigan crop.

• Spurge hawk moth found in Michigan

  Published on September 4, 2013
  New insects are not always trouble. Sometimes they are welcomed, like the spurge hawk moth.

• Asiatic garden beetle in southern Michigan

  Published on June 21, 2007
  

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  CHANS scientists help shed light on key component of China's pollution problem

  Published on February 27, 2013
  It's no secret that China is faced with some of the world's worst pollution. Until now, however, information on the magnitude, scope and impacts of a major contributor to that pollution -- human-caused nitrogen emissions -- was lacking.

• The precautionary principle: Good or bad?

  Published on October 14, 2014
  Life is full of costs and benefits, the best actions are those that maximize benefits and minimize costs. Playing it safe is not always the best policy!