News
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Pollinator stewardship guide for blueberry growers is now available
Published on February 2, 2021
Blueberry growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension educators and specialists provided input on a blueberry pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators. -
Michigan Food and Farming Systems to host virtual SARE farmer forum
Published on January 6, 2021
Learn about research and education projects farmers have implemented using SARE grants during a virtual farmer form on Jan. 13, 2021. -
Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan
Published on December 10, 2020
A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies. -
Honoring our veteran gardeners of Michigan
Published on November 10, 2020
Meet William Jacobs, 21 years in the Air Force and a lifetime of gardening expertise. -
The relationship between plant disease management and pollinator conservation
Published on October 15, 2020
What does disease management have to do with pollinators? -
Join Queen Quest to search for overwintering bumble bees
Published on October 13, 2020
How you can help researchers understand where bumble bees spend the cold months. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 13: Crabronid wasps
Published on September 3, 2020
These bee relatives are busy eating your garden pests. -
Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions
Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU. -
MSU hosts Solar Pollinator Habitat webinar series
Published on August 21, 2020
Events focused on establishing and maintaining a solar pollinator habitat -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 8: Syrphid flies
Published on July 30, 2020
Syrphid flies are the hummingbirds of the fly world.