College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Improving soil production capacity and resiliency

  Published on March 18, 2011
  Organic matter aids in soil productivity through influencing nutrient cycling, water dynamics and soil structure.

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  MSU Extension invested in Lake County residents through education and partnerships

  Published on July 2, 2019
  In 2018, almost 600 Lake County residents participated in MSU Extension programs in 2018 and countless others accessed online resources.

• Trunk injections are changing the tree care industry

  Published on April 29, 2011
  Invasive species like the emerald ash borer have driven research for better use of trunk injections.

• Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 6, 2014

  Published on June 6, 2014
  Recent rainfall has helped relieve slightly drier than optimal conditions on the sandier soils in Southern Michigan.

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  Oakland University volunteers make a difference for Macomb County 4-H garden

  Published on November 10, 2021
  As part of Oakland University’s (OU) celebration of Make a Difference Day, more than 40 OU students spent the day improving the 4-H garden at the Max Thompson Family Resource Center in Warren.

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  Forestry student finds way for ecology to remediate our landscape and provide more of our natural resources

  Published on October 14, 2022
  Forestry senior Andrew Deleruyelle has a long-term goal to make people want to eagerly participate in conservation efforts.

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  Thesis Project: RAW Holistic Healing Center

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Thesis Project: RAW Holistic Healing Center by Alyssa Crough

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  Top five tips for protecting your horse from insects

  Published on March 30, 2020
  Tired of those pesky insects biting your horse? Learn how you can manage insects at your farm.

• Biofuel Crop Diversity Adds Value, AgBioResearchers Say

  Published on February 4, 2010
  Diverse biofuel plantings such as native prairie attract more beneficial insects than do single crops such as corn, MAES scientists find.

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  OP-ED: Research infrastructure in dire need of modernization

  Published on September 13, 2021
  Safe and affordable food is at risk without investments.

• Alumni | Quantitative Fisheries Center

• Late season insects can still affect the quality of Christmas trees

  Published on October 4, 2013
  Warmer fall temperatures may allow insects to continue to be active and affect the quality of Christmas trees before harvest.

• Positive attitudes toward an improving Lake Huron fishery

  Published on April 30, 2013
  Annual spring Lake Huron fisheries workshops bring coastal communities together with fisheries scientists and decision makers, sharing good news regarding the status of this diverse and valuable fishery.

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  Ottawa County Department of Parks and Recreation director receives MSU Extension Key Partner Award

  Published on November 15, 2019
  John Scholtz, director of Ottawa County Department of Parks and Recreation, receives the 2019 Key Partner Award from MSU Extension during the annual conference held in Traverse City on Oct. 29.

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  Speakers & Handouts | MSU Agriculture Innovation Day

  2018: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies

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  MSU scientists lead effort to bring fall armyworm management to farmers

  Published on November 5, 2018
  MSU scientists have led the development of resources to help farmers in Africa and India protect their crops from fall armyworm, an invasive pest that has proven devastating since it was first officially reported in West Africa in 2016.

• Michigan consumers continue to enjoy many varieties of pork products

  Published on April 18, 2012
  Various breeds and styles of production offer many options of local pork products for Michigan consumers and they can can be confident that the variety of different pork products and retail outlets, whether local, state or national will not change.

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  CANR Tailgate draws a record crowd

  Published on September 19, 2025
  College-wide event brought together more than 700 CANR alumni, faculty, staff, donors and friends.

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  Save the dates for MSU field days featuring research updates

  Published on May 26, 2016
  Members of the Michigan agriculture industry and others are invited to tour several of the Michigan State University research facilities this summer during the annual field day festivities.

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  Plant science at the dinner table: peppermint

  Published on December 1, 2021
  Peppermint is a popular flavoring and an herb that has been used medicinally throughout history.