College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 28, 2015

  Published on April 28, 2015
  Growers have kicked off their insect and disease management programs for this season and predicted warm temperatures will accelerate crop development this week.

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  Kurt Steinke, Ph.D.

  Professor and Extension Specialist, Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
  ksteinke@msu.edu
  517-353-0271
  

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  Refine your cover crop management

  Published on May 28, 2024
  SARE resources to help you get started or enhance your cover crop management in favor of profit and pollinators.

• Collecting and submitting wheat samples

  Published on May 22, 2015
  Instructions for sampling and submitting wheat samples to receive a free diagnostic evaluation thanks to Michigan Wheat Program.

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  The unusual looking northern white cedar is nothing to be concerned about

  Published on September 8, 2016
  Northern white cedar, a common tree across the Michigan landscape, is in a cycle of extremely heavy seed production. The differing look of the trees is the result of exploding cone production and an indication of a healthy resource.

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  Michigan Blueberry Facts: Mummy Berry

  Published on December 31, 2008
  Pathogen Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi (Reade) Honey Kingdom: Fungi Class: Ascomycetes

• New Academy for Global Engagement fellows take on global challenges

  Published on February 27, 2018
  Twelve new fellows are already at work to become the next generation of international research experts at Michigan State University.

• AgBioResearch scientists honored at MSU Awards Convocation

  Published on February 6, 2013
  Three Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards at the 2013 MSU Awards Convocation held on Feb. 12.

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  A Note from the Department Chair – Winter 2026

  Published on April 10, 2026
  We live in an uncertain world, which seems to be especially pertinent now.

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  New report says six MSU AgBioResearch scientists among most highly cited

  Published on December 3, 2019
  Six Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists have been recognized in the Highly Cited Researchers List, an annual compilation of the global leaders in scientific influence by Clarivate Analytics.

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  Farming far north: The North Farm to host on-farm short courses

  Published on February 17, 2016
  MSU Extension short courses are scheduled at the North Farm to support Upper Peninsula citizens’ use of season extension technologies to produce food both for themselves and for the local markets.

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  Making a difference in the world we live in

  Published on May 14, 2018
  CANR alumni are working in a variety of fields to ensure that communities worldwide have the food and water needed to prosper.

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  Nature reserves aren't protecting pandas, research shows

  Published on April 5, 2001
  Panda habitat is being destroyed quicker inside the world's most high-profile protected nature reserve than in adjacent areas of China that are not protected.

• Situation analysis summary - ecosystem services | Omo-Turkana Research Network

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  Paradigm shifts: Re-envisioning agricultural landscapes to optimize ecosystem services

  Published on November 27, 2014
  Doug Landis, Michigan State University (MSU) professor of entomology, is leading an interdisciplinary team of scientists in a multiyear investigation to explore the role of perennial bioenergy crops in supplying a host of services rising in demand.

• Five fall insect invaders

  Published on November 2, 2011
  These six-legged overwintering zombies are a nuisance around homes, but there are a few things you can do send them elsewhere

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  Reducing pesticide risk to bees during fruit crop bloom

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Bees are returning for pollination of fruit crops. Growers can protect pollinators by minimizing pesticide exposure and risk around bloom.

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  Hendrick named outstanding 4-H alumnus

  Published on October 9, 2018
  Ronald L Hendrick, dean of Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, inducted into the prestigious Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society in 2018.

• Nature provides many lessons that connect to our mindfulness practice

  Published on April 13, 2017
  As the weather changes, consider taking your mindfulness practice outdoors.

• 75 Years of FW - An Evergreen Story | Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

  As FW turns 75, one moment that still anchors my work happened in a meeting room with a whiteboard and a dozen