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Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Ichchha Thapa
Published on March 28, 2024
Ichchha, an international student from Nepal, shares how her passion for forestry led her to pursue a Ph.D. with a research focus on mass timber demand and supply in the lake states. -
PERM celebrates 25 years of serving the state
Published on February 1, 2020
The Partnership for Ecosystem Research and Management (PERM) formed a quarter century ago so researchers could tackle rapidly emerging issues. -
Mar 5
Hay Production 101
March 5, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The March 5 topic is "Soil Fertility & Health Management."
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Extension IPM to benefit from $638k in NIFA grant project
Published on November 29, 2017
The MSU IPM team exemplifies the “integrated” in integrated pest management. -
MSU's Great Lakes Conference to focus on "Tackling Challenges Today and Beyond"
Published on February 7, 2020
Teachers are encouraged to apply for stipends to help them attend the 30th annual Great Lakes Conference at Michigan State University. -
NSF-Funded Team to Study Forest Management and Fungal Biodiversity in Michigan Oak Savannas
Published on January 19, 2026
Oak savannas—once widespread across the Midwest—have declined significantly due to land-use changes and fire suppression. “When oak savannas disappear, the fungi that cycle nutrients and support healthy soil are also harmed.” -
New Faces in 2019
Published on March 20, 2020
The forestry department welcomes 3 new members. -
Garden health evaluation – Part 1
Published on October 9, 2025
Assess and record your gardening practices now for greater future success. -
Misuse of pesticides to treat bed bugs may be dangerous
Published on January 11, 2013
Many are using pesticides meant for the outdoors in their homes. -
Four easy steps to put your school garden to bed
Published on November 1, 2015
It is time to prepare your garden for the cold season ahead. -
Where the wildflowers grew
Published on June 20, 2017
Along the Kiwanis Trail with Adrian College Professor Janet Salzwedel -
Resilience of Urban Agriculture in Lansing to COVID-19
Published on October 22, 2021
This workshop report explores how Lansing’s urban agriculture system was affected by and responded to COVID-19 -
Pest identification key to successful management
Published on May 23, 2013
A good pest management program starts with the early identification. When pests are correctly identified early, there are more options. MSU Diagnostic Services can identify those pests and help save crops, time and money. -
Citizen scientists invited to learn how to protect endangered dragonfly in northeast Michigan
Published on May 21, 2014
A new citizen science effort led by Michigan Natural Features Inventory is looking for community involvement in protecting the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly and natural habitats at Negwegon and Thompson’s Harbor State Parks along northern Lake Huron. -
Scout now for spruce budworm feeding on new growth
Published on May 30, 2013
During outbreak years, feeding by spruce budworm caterpillars can cause severe defoliation to spruce and fir Christmas trees. -
Trees for bees: from planting to pruning with Mike Connor
Published on February 25, 2023
Mike Connor describes the benefits of trees for bees and how to avoid common mistakes when planting or caring for them.
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Forest management for the birds
Published on March 20, 2015
Tips for attracting the greatest diversity of birds to your forested property. -
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology partners with Kirtland Community College to expand Forest Technology Certificate program
Published on May 18, 2026
Newest Partnership Brings Career-Ready Forestry Education to north-central Michigan -
2016 Competitive Grant Summaries
Published on August 2, 2016
2016 Competitive Grant Summaries -
Despite drought, mosquitos continue to spread West Nile Virus this summer
Published on August 15, 2012
Extension Disaster Education Network offers advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent West Nile Virus disease.
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