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Steady rain and cooler temperatures help the Michigan canola crop along

Published on June 6, 2025
Updates from the field on canola crop progress, insect pests and crop disease.
MSU Distinguished Professor elected to National Academy of Sciences for work in sustainable agriculture

Published on May 14, 2025
Dr. Phil Robertson, director of KBS LTAR, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors for scientists.
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2025 field days

Published on May 8, 2025
The events will take place across Michigan from May through September.
Michigan canola crop hits flowering

Published on May 8, 2025
Updates from the field on canola crop progress and insect pests.
Join us for the second annual Food-Grade Grains Field Day

Published on May 6, 2025
This free event, co-hosted by MSU Extension and Michigan Agriculture Advancement, will include presentations from experts throughout the supply chain and a chance to view a variety of grain crops cultivated at KBS.
Did conservation practices price out for an agroecology research site in 2024?

Published on April 16, 2025
Looking at the 2024 financials of the Kellogg Biological Station’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research experimental site.
MSU Professor, Researcher, and KBS LTAR Collaborator Joins NASA Science Team for Satellite Missions

Published on April 2, 2025
Dr. Narendra Das, a KBS LTAR collaborator, joins NASA’s Science Team for two satellite missions, one using KBS LTAR fields to improve soil moisture forecasting for Michigan farmers.
Fostering Partnerships: Scientists and Stakeholders Gather at KBS LTAR Summit

Published on March 26, 2025
This January, scientists and stakeholders joined the 2025 KBS LTAR Winter Summit to advance research, collaboration, and agricultural innovation.
MSU Researchers Uncover Decline in Butterfly Populations, Highlighting Urgent Need for Conservation Efforts

Published on March 18, 2025
MSU Researchers found a 22% decline in butterfly populations from 2000 to 2020. Their work explores how prairie strips in agricultural areas can support insect populations.
New Projects Funded for LTAR Through Agricultural Climate Resilience Program

Published on March 18, 2025
The KBS LTAR will support three MDARD-funded research projects focused on improving agricultural sustainability, helping farmers make informed decisions, and reducing soil and nutrient loss.