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Beef and Mint and Maple, Oh My! Livingston Farm
Published on December 7, 2018
Livingston Farm offers a diverse spread -
Not all beach muck is created equal
Published on July 10, 2012
Summertime can bring green water and foul muck to shore following nuisance algae growth. Sandy beaches on Lake Michigan’s eastern shore are less likely to be affected than rocky northern and western shores. -
New book provides an ecological view of Midwest agriculture
Published on April 24, 2015
In a new book, The Ecology of Agricultural Landscapes: Long-term Research on the Path to Sustainability, MSU AgBioResearch scientists synthesize over two decades of agroecological research in major row crops at KBS. -
Lake Michigan baitfish at all-time low; young alewife dominate
Published on April 3, 2013
Two methods are used by USGS biologists to monitor forage fish in Lake Michigan. The latest bottom trawl data from 2012 found combined-species biomass at its lowest level since surveys began in 1973. -
When nature calls: Pursuing Research in the perfect setting
Published on December 29, 2014
Boasting more than 18 million forest acres, 49,000 miles of rivers, some 35,000 inland lakes, countless wetlands, marshes and swamps, Michigan has an impressive list of natural resources. -
Student view: Louren Rose Escamilla, finding MSU and myself
Published on May 26, 2017
Louren Rose Escamilla, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources senior, is majoring in forestry and minoring in women and gender studies and environmental and sustainability studies. -
2025 Learning Exchange Series: Permanence
Published on January 24, 2025
Webinar one of the 2025 Learning Exchange Series is titled "Permanence." Ensures that carbon is stored in forests in the long term, that carbon credits sold hold carbon value beyond the life of the project. -
Doug Buhler - June 23, 2020, testimony
Published on June 23, 2020
MSU AgBioResearch Director Doug Buhler's June 23, 2020, testimony for Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges. -
MSU researchers part of $4.4 million grant to examine spread of infectious disease by migratory birds
Published on December 17, 2020
Researchers at Michigan State University are partnering with colleagues from the U.S. and four other countries to develop biosurveillance plans to monitor and prevent infectious disease spread by migratory birds. -
Healthy tips for hunting
Published on September 16, 2015
How to wisely plan your meals for your hunting trip. -
Biopesticides for use in greenhouses in the U.S.
Published on June 22, 2017
There are 40 registered biopesticide active ingredients for use in greenhouses in the U.S. -
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Virus and Viruslike Diseases of Blueberries
Published on December 1, 2008
Blueberries are affected by various virus and virus-like diseases. Viruses consist of minute infectious particles. They depend on the plant for multiplication and interfere with normal functioning of plant cells. -
Director of MassTimber@MSU, Sandra Lupien, named a Notable Leader in Sustainability by Crain’s Detroit Business
Published on March 23, 2022
Crain's Detroit Business has named Sandra Lupien, director of MassTimber@MSU, a Notable Leader in Sustainability. -
Project GREEEN: 25 years of strengthening Michigan plant agriculture
Published on February 15, 2024
The program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. -
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Anthracnose Fruit Rot (Ripe Rot)
Published on July 31, 2008
Anthracnose fruit rot is the most common and widespread fruit disease of blueberries in Michigan and the United States. This disease is typically caused by Colletotrichum acutatum. -
National 4-H grants help Michigan 4-H succeed
Published on May 1, 2019
National 4-H Council continues to be a strong partner in leveraging corporate grants to support local 4-H programs. For the past two fiscal years, support from National 4-H Council partnerships has exceeded $250,000 annually. -
Protecting Michigan’s water resources
Published on March 16, 2013
Michigan borders some of the world’s greatest fresh water resources. Protecting the water quality of these resources is the goal of projects throughout the state. -
Some cool bugs are out and about
Published on June 27, 2008
Cool Bug Week brought in Cecropia moths, whitespotted pine sawyers, and eyed click beetles. Pine sawyers resemble invasive Asian longhorned beetles, so send lookalikes for ID. Eyed click beetles are harmless predators found in decaying wood.