College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Quilts and Michigan American Indian communities

  Published on January 2, 2013
  Quilting has been used as a method of self-healing, expression and community building in Tribal communities since the early 19th century

• Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference focuses on ppreparing producers for dairying in the future

  Published on December 17, 2015
  14th annnual conference will be held Feb. 4-6 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

• Planning ahead for pest problems in 2006

  Published on March 17, 2006
  

• Home heating thoughts

  Published on July 9, 2018
  Home heating may not be on everyone’s mind during the summer months, unless getting through the last winter was a nail-biter. For many residences and small businesses, wood pellets are the cheapest alternative.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019

  Published on April 16, 2019
  A slow start to spring and mild, wet weather ahead.

• Update: Western bean cutworm

  Published on August 7, 2008
  

• Is there bacon in your future?

  Published on September 28, 2012
  As feed costs increase, pork production will decrease. Bacon and other pork products will still be available but at a higher price.

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  Reducing waste one straw at a time

  Published on June 4, 2018
  Getting rid of plastic straws in the U.S. is a goal of several current social media campaigns.

• From Muscat to Moscato: How will America’s hottest wine trend impact Michigan?

  Published on February 13, 2012
  Moscato is experiencing tremendous growth in the U.S. market. Michigan’s commercial wine industry stands to benefit from this trend and Michigan State University’s experimental plantings of Muscat varieties.

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  NSF grant advances research on how predators help crops in fruit-growing areas

  Published on November 12, 2015
  MSU Associate Professor Catherine Lindell is one of 16 recipients of grants totaling more than $20 million made in 2015 by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH) program.

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  URP Welcomes New 1855 Professor, Dr. Jesus J. Lara

  Published on August 20, 2024
  The School of Planning, Design and Construction would like to welcome Dr. Jesus J. Lara to the Urban & Regional Planning Program

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  Bordeaux estate gift supports Michigan 4-H

  Published on May 25, 2023
  An estate gift from Gogebic County 4-H alum Lewis Bordeaux will help sustain the work of the Michigan 4-H Foundation and its support for Michigan 4-H Youth Development.

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  Wetland Wake-Up Day on the Saginaw Bay wants no child left inside on Earth Day

  Published on April 17, 2017
  Create and fly kites, take a hike, enjoy crafts at Bay City State Recreation Area.

• Thinking of ash alternatives? Don’t forget about elms

  Published on May 29, 2009
  A recent visit to the Ash Alternative Arboretum established in 2003 at the MSU Tollgate Education in Novi, Michigan offers some insights into selecting alternative landscape trees to replace ashes.

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  Scout sweet corn for western bean cutworms

  Published on July 23, 2018
  Western bean cutworm moth emergence and flight is increasing in much of Lower Michigan.

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  Celebrating the history of maple syrup

  Published on March 20, 2017
  Events and resources from MSU Extension and the Michigan Maple Syrup Association

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  Factory insurance would fight blight

  Published on July 3, 2013
  Automakers and other private firms should be required by law to carry insurance policies to pay for tearing down their factories and buildings.

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  How to improve your sense of humor

  Published on July 13, 2021
  Learn tips and strategies how to improve your sense of humor and playfulness.

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  PRCI Southeast Asia workshop “The Export Potential of Laos Agri-Food to the EU Market”

  Published on March 3, 2022
  On Feb 16, 2022. The workshop discussed policy gaps, challenges, and priorities for export facilitation and competitiveness in the agri-food sector in Laos.

• Continuous corn cautions

  Published on March 22, 2007
  Lots of economic and agronomic factors are affecting Monroe County and area farmers’ decision regarding crop rotation and sequence for 2007 and perhaps into 2008 and even 2009.