College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Worried about oak wilt?

  Published on April 6, 2020
  Remember the no prune dates of April 15 – July 15 to reduce the chance of oak wilt infection and spread.

• Publications | Forest Genetics Lab

• Educational Materials | Climate Change

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  Growing a variety of flowering plants helps bees and other beneficial insects

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Growing a mixture of annuals, perennials and flowering trees and shrubs will help bees and other beneficial insects that provide natural control of plant pests.

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  Health benefits of the outdoors

  Published on February 10, 2026
  Studies find that time spent outdoors can improve a person’s physical and mental well-being.

• GAAMPS | Department of Animal Science

• Exchange Programs at Partner Universities | Academics

  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resource supports various exchange programs with several partner universities internationally.

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  Integrated pest management resources at Michigan State University Extension

  Published on December 8, 2025
  Explore MSU Extension resources and tools to help you make pest management decisions.

• Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – June 15, 2017

  Published on June 16, 2017
  Dry conditions, leaf drop on maple, rose chafer and forest tent caterpillar are active. Scout for scale crawlers. Symptoms of fungal pathogens are showing up.

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  Alumni Updates - March 2018

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Forestry alumni share their experiences

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  Chlorpyrifos banned on food crops

  Published on August 23, 2021
  Chlorpyrifos use on all food crops is being banned, thus it will not be available to growers in spring 2022.

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  Northeast Mich. school could win $10,000 in nationwide STEM competition

  Published on March 3, 2015
  Teach for the Planet Challenge features Ella White Elementary project that combines native fish species, underwater robotics and is helping to inspire youth. Online voting could net school first prize.

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  Tree, turf and ornamental plant update — May 11, 2018

  Published on May 11, 2018
  Winter injury on many different plants is visible, and gypsy moth, white pine weevil adults, ticks, stink bugs and boxelder bugs are active.

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  Your future in sustainable agriculture: Careers that make a difference

  Published on March 23, 2026
  Explore the fast-growing field where science, technology and stewardship come together to shape a sustainable future.

• Add aphids to the list of emerging pests for this season

  Published on June 19, 2009
  

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  Lymantria dispar populations are high: What conifer growers need to know

  Published on April 16, 2021
  There were extremely high populations of Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during 2020 and we anticipate elevated populations this year. Scout and treat spruce, fir and Douglas fir for gypsy moths.

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  Entomology alumnus combines science knowledge with law to protect the wilderness

  Published on February 26, 2018
  Neil Kagan’s unique entomology and law degrees have led to successes such as wilderness protection acts in 18 states safeguarding over eight million acres.

• Assistant/Associate Professor - Christmas Tree Specialist

  Hiring Organization: Oregon State University
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: February 16, 2024
  

• Trial Garden Curator

  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: September 30, 2025