College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Michigan Blueberry Facts: Biology and Management of Stem Gall Wasp in Highbush Blueberries

  Published on May 11, 2020
  To help growers manage this insect, we have prepared this summary of its biology and management based on recent research.

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  Arándanos de MI: Anotaciones: Biología y manejo de la avispa de las agallas de los tallos del arándano “highbush”

  Published on May 20, 2020
  To help growers manage this insect, we have prepared this summary of its biology and management based on recent research, available in Spanish.

• Watershed Forester Environmental Programs

  Hiring Organization: Grand Valley Metro Council
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: August 11, 2025
  Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI
  

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  Christmas tree farm report – April 26, 2024

  Published on April 29, 2024
  Spring work consists of tree planting, preemergent herbicide application and pest management monitoring.

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  Maintaining chestnut tree health is critical despite lack of yield

  Published on July 22, 2015
  Orchard care should remain a priority, even when winter damage limits the crop.

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  Research from Michigan State University Forestry Department Offers an Enhanced Definition of Climate-Smart Forestry

  Published on June 13, 2023
  Researchers from the Forestry Department at Michigan State University, Lauren Cooper and David MacFarlane, have published a new article with PLOS Climate offering an enhanced understanding of “Climate-Smart Forestry”.

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  Responding to invasion: MSU shields fruit industry against tiny fly with big impacts

  Published on November 29, 2014
  Rufus Isaacs, MSU professor of entomology, has been leading a committed, grower-centered response to the threat of SWD in Michigan.

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  Managing Nematodes, Cover Crops, and Soil Health in Diverse Cropping Systems

  Published on May 3, 2021
  In recent years, there has been increasing reference to nematodes, soil health, and cover crops in the scientific and popular media. The intertwined nature of these subjects and the mounting science in the literature can sometimes be overwhelming.

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  MSU Christmas Tree 2026 Spring Meeting registration now open

  Published on March 16, 2026
  Get a jump start for spring with information on Christmas tree weed management, sprayer calibration, planting practices, and scouting tips.

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  Forestry researcher will work with scientists in Mexico, Italy to advance ‘climate-smart forestry’

  Published on June 24, 2024
  Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Forestry Professor David MacFarlane has been selected for the Fulbright Global Scholar Award for 2024-2025.

• Start planning now to improve wildlife habitat on your property

  Published on November 14, 2012
  November is a popular month for hunting in Michigan; it’s also a good time to take stock of the conditions on your property as it relates to attracting wildlife to your property.

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  4th Annual Cultivating Resilience Farm Field Day

  August 17, 2023 8:30AM – 2:00PM 10819 Quincy St, Zeeland, MI 49464

  The Cultivating Resilience Farm Field Day will showcase both common and emerging practices that promote soil health, improve water quality, and give producers practical conservation knowledge they can use to evaluate and enhance their operations.

• White pine weevil damage is being seen now in evergreens

  Published on July 6, 2011
  White pine weevils may be the reason why the tops of some evergreens are turning brown.

• 2017 Competitive Grant Summaries

  Published on September 22, 2017
  2017 Competitive Grant Summaries

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  David Smitley

  Professor Emeritus
  smitley@msu.edu
  517-355-3385
  

• Breakout Sessions | Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit

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  MSU entomologists join $5.4 million effort to develop sustainable management of spotted wing Drosophila

  Published on October 13, 2020
  The new grant aims to develop systems-based integrated management programs of the invasive fruit fly spotted wing Drosophila, a major pest of fruit.

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  Second door discovered in war against mosquito-borne diseases

  Published on July 9, 2013
  In this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of researchers led by Michigan State University has discovered a second gateway that could turn the tide against the mosquitoes' growing advantage.

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  MSU researcher poses the question – what is the future of the Amazon forest?

  Published on September 15, 2020
  Assistant Professor Scott Stark in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is tackling a worldwide environmental concern: what’s happening in the Amazon?

• Heating and wood

  Published on September 15, 2017
  As the colder season approaches, some buildings are less prepared than others. Wood-based products, such as chips or pellets, can be viable alternatives to new fossil fuel furnaces and boilers.