College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Workshops highlight Lake Huron fisheries status and trends

  Published on April 1, 2019
  Register for any of 4 free workshops held in April and keep up-to-date on Lake Huron fisheries.

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  A new frontier: MSU researchers examining technology through the lens of food safety

  Published on July 31, 2017
  As technology in the food industry expands rapidly, MSU researchers want to ensure its safety.

• Marrying natural and social sciences for Mother Earth’s sake

  Published on September 13, 2007
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  2023 Green Science Adventures Camp Day 2

  Published on June 28, 2023
  Green Science Adventures Camp

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  Students study microplastics: Smallest of marine debris but big Great Lakes issue

  Published on July 30, 2015
  You may be surprised to learn about the plastic floating throughout our lakes.

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  Putting soil to work: Practical research yields major soil health improvements

  Published on November 4, 2014
  There is much to learn about crop rotation, and Michigan State University (MSU) researchers at the Living Field Laboratory (LFL) are developing the next phase of knowledge about the ancient practice

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  MSU scientists featured in novel, new DOE-sponsored climate report

  Published on January 10, 2024
  Bruno Basso and Phil Robertson led research into how the U.S. can best manage cropland soil to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• Engaging community stakeholders for water quality in lakes

  Published on October 10, 2016
  When conducting water quality studies on local lakes, it is important to have sound scientific methods guiding the investigative process. Equally important is the need to reach out to community members who have a vested interest in the health of the lake.

• Insect outbreaks: Armyworms and sawflies

  Published on June 18, 2010
  

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  MSU Quantitative Fisheries Center meeting dire modeling, decision-making needs for Great Lakes fishery management

  Published on February 1, 2021
  Nearly two decades ago, scientists at Michigan State University seized an opportunity to add their expertise in sophisticated quantitative methods to the fold through an initiative called the Quantitative Fisheries Center.

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  What's that bug: Identifying the praying mantids of Michigan

  Published on November 17, 2022
  Learn more about the two species of praying mantis found in Michigan and when you can easily spot them.

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  Wanted: Chestnut Growers

  Published on November 7, 2016
  Michigan State University is growing the chestnut industry, with demand far outpacing supply. READ

• Research partnerships help Michigan corn growers today and in the future

  Published on March 8, 2016
  The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan funds Michigan State University research and Extension projects to optimize corn production in Michigan’s unique climate and soils.

• Senior Design 2023 | Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering

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  MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

  Published on August 1, 2024
  Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.

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  Situation Analysis Summary: Ecosystem Services in the Omo-Turkana Basin

  Published on August 28, 2019
  A summary of the equity implications of developments and environmental change in the Omo-Turkana Basin, from the Ambio situation analysis.

• ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY -- New road for telecoupling global prosperity and ecological sustainability

  Published on November 4, 2016
  We apply the integrated framework of telecoupling and propose to enhance infrastructure connection, transboundary actions, scientific and cultural exchanges, and institutional innovations within the Belt and Road region.

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  New book explores the evolution of a key scientific idea

  Published on September 19, 2011
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  Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop grower winter meeting to be held February 4, 2026

  Published on December 19, 2025
  This year’s event will feature a general session in the morning and breakout vegetable and field crop sessions in the afternoon.

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  Highways and hubs: Helping freshwater wildlife keep up with climate change

  Published on December 15, 2022
  MSU researchers examined how freshwater wildlife navigates waterways in the face of climate change and humans altering the landscape.