College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• MSU Extension teams up with Gavin Orchards to celebrate Michigan apples at two West Michigan schools

  Published on October 20, 2013
  Elementary students tried Gingergold, Paula Red and Gala apples to determine which was their favorite.

• Internships in Horticulture, Plant production, Curation, and Climbing arborist-Arnold Arboretum

  Hiring Organization: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
  Employment type: Internship
  Application Due Date: February 4, 2024
  Job Location: Boston, MA
  

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  Wine grape research videos now available

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Find out what MSU scientists are learning thanks to Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council funding.

• Blueberry insect management overview for 2010

  Published on April 13, 2010
  It is a good time to review the available insect management options.

• MSU Extension offers Citizen Planner program in Petoskey

  Published on February 16, 2012
  Today’s planning and zoning officials are facing significant challenges as the state’s economy changes. The MSU Extension Citizen Planner Program provides in-depth training to address those concerns.

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  Free evening event at MSU will shine a spotlight on the issues facing pollinators and some solutions

  Published on November 1, 2016
  On Monday November 28, Michigan State University will host A Pollination Forum, an evening outreach event to present the latest information on issues facing bees and the solutions being developed to support crop pollination.

• Pollination study shows importance of maintaining natural areas around crops

  Published on August 27, 2011
  Surrounding agricultural crops with natural, biologically diverse areas helps provide habitat for important pollinators and promotes the stability and richness of crops worldwide.

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  How pollinators can help farmers and renewable energy score

  Published on June 18, 2019
  A new state policy will allow installation of solar arrays on preserved farmland if pollinator protection practices developed in a scorecard by Michigan State University entomologists are followed.

• Central Michigan small fruit report

  Published on April 26, 2011
  Quick overview of the impacts of environmental conditions this spring on small fruit in the Allegan and Ottawa County area.

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  Team Spotlight - Sandra Lupien

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Learn more about Mass Timber @MSU Director, Sandra Lupien, in this new team spotlight segment. Stay tuned for more of our team members to be featured here, and on all Mass Timber @MSU social media platforms, weekly.

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  Partnership between MSU, Sault Tribe encourages tribe members to consider pursuing natural resources careers

  Published on September 15, 2020
  A collaboration between Michigan State University and the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians is preparing tribal members to join the fisheries and wildlife management field through a graduate program.

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  MSU, partners working to improve Au Sable River resiliency

  Published on November 29, 2023
  Researchers from Michigan State University are working with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to ensure the sustainability of the Au Sable River fishery.

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  Multi-colored Asian lady beetles are moving from fields to homes

  Published on September 19, 2014
  Elevated soybean aphid numbers in western Van Buren County will mean high numbers of multi-colored Asian ladybeetles trying to get into area homes soon.

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  The benefits of septic tank risers

  Published on July 23, 2018
  Save money and your back by installing septic tank access risers.

• Three forgotten values can help you overcome divisions

  Published on January 18, 2018
  Emphasize group bonding values to create environmental messages that will appeal to a broad audience.

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  Featured Entomology graduate student Courtney Larson

  Published on February 28, 2015
  Interview with featured Entomology graduate student Courtney Larson

• Biocomplexity of Integrated Perennial-Annual Agroecosystems

  Published on January 31, 2011
  Agroecosystems are among the most complex and intricately coupled sets of human and natural systems on Earth. On a global scale, the consequence of intensive food production is closely linked to the health and stability of both biophysical and h...

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  MSU AgBioResearch names new assistant director for natural resources

  Published on November 5, 2019
  Dana Infante has been named Michigan State University AgBioResearch’s assistant director for natural resources, effective Nov. 1, 2019.