College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  NSF funds 18 CNH projects - 2012

  Published on October 3, 2012
  The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH) program announced funding for 18 new projects in 2012; total funding for the awards is $17.6 million.Research funded by CNH awards aims to provide a better un...

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  Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan

  Published on July 24, 2019
  As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control.

• Michigan agriculture and natural resource leaders honored during ANR Week luncheon

  Published on March 8, 2012
  Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) honored leaders in agriculture and natural resources for leadership at the community, state and national levels today.

• Christmas Trees | Integrated Pest Management

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  New MSU research puts oak wilt testing within reach of homeowners

  Published on September 10, 2024
  Oak wilt can now be diagnosed using leaf petiole samples, saving time and money.

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  Combating the blueberry stem gall wasp

  Published on October 8, 2019
  Michigan State University researchers work together to create solutions, reduce impact of pest on Michigan’s blueberry crop.

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  The Ebola virus – one of the most feared viruses on earth

  Published on August 6, 2014
  Should your community be concerned?

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  The World Needs More Foresters

  Published on July 29, 2025
  An encouraging note from the new FAA President Heidi Frei.

• Bring your tasty tomatoes to the Tomato Taste-off on August 27

  Published on August 15, 2011
  Join us in Kalamazoo for a tomato taste-off event. Information and demonstrations will cover various vegetable gardening tips, and advanced master gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions.

• Improving Ecosystem Services and Water Quality Through Applied Research and Technological Advancements (USGS 104B) | Institute of Water Research

  Funded by the United States Geological Survey

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  Firewood as fuel

  Published on December 5, 2014
  Firewood is the oldest source of fuel for heating. For many, it remains the optimum choice for personal use. Well-seasoned wood can be an excellent financial and environmental choice.

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  Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

  Published on December 6, 2024
  Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.

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  Research team led by MSU scientist receives $6M USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems

  Published on November 10, 2023
  Zsofia Szendrei, a professor in MSU’s Department of Entomology, is leading a team of researchers from across the U.S. in finding solutions to controlling potato pests without using neonicotinoids.

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  Spongy moth in Christmas tree production: What to know to sell your trees

  Published on June 22, 2022
  Requirements for spongy moth quarantine vary based on your business model and where your selling destination is. Following MDARD guidelines will allow for a saleable crop.

• Michael Jones | Quantitative Fisheries Center

• Southwest regional report on Michigan fruit – July 3, 2012

  Published on July 3, 2012
  Blueberry harvest is moving quickly. Soils are very dry and non-irrigated crops are becoming drought stressed. Japanese beetle numbers have increased in areas where rainfall occurred.

• Bed bugs in transitional housing and shelters

  Published on December 5, 2013
  Proper management will keep bed bugs out of shelters. No need to turn people away!