College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

News

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  The Legacy of the Innovation Lab for Legume Systems Research

  Published on July 9, 2025
  For over 40 years, legume research advanced farming and global food security. The MSU-led Legume Lab, ended in 2025 due to USAID cuts, had aimed to build resilient, sustainable systems and support future scientists.

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  Maredia named Fellow of African Academy of Sciences

  Published on July 3, 2025
  MSU director of International Agricultural Programs recognized for 30 years of contributions to agricultural capacity building and education

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  "The Golden Years": Celebrating the impact and legacy of Dr. Lloyd M. Turk

  Published on July 2, 2025
  Dr. Lloyd M. Turk’s contributions to MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources from 1932 to 1967 laid a foundation that continues to influence generations.

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  Sandra Lupien Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2025-26

  Published on July 1, 2025
  Forestry faculty member has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct a professional product focused on mass timber policy.

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  Leadership transition announced for Project GREEEN

  Published on June 23, 2025
  Cornelius Barry will be the next coordinator of Project GREEEN, effective July 1, 2025.

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  MSU researcher contributes to internationally awarded study on benefits of farm diversification

  Published on June 19, 2025
  Olivia Smith, professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture and the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) Program, examined the social and environmental impact of integrated crop-livestock systems as part of global study

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Events

• Sep 3

  Welcome Back MSU 4-H Alumni Reception

  September 3, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens, 1066 Bogue Street East Lansing, MI 48824

  If you are a current or former 4-H’er attending MSU this fall, stop by the Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. for networking and free dinner!

• Sep 13

  CANR Tailgate

  September 13, 2025 10:30AM – 3:30PM

  Join fellow alumni and CANR leadership at a tailgate prior to the MSU v. Youngstown State football game.

• Sep 25

  Construction Management Career Fair Fall 2025

  September 25, 2025 1:53PM – 12:00AM

  MSU will host a Construction Management Career Fair on Sept. 25, 2025 at the Breslin Center.

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In the News

• World Cup watch: MSU students, staff ready for global competition, to showcase sod

  Published on June 3, 2025 by Michigan Farm News
  

• MSU researcher receives $500k grant to future-proof Michigan forests

  Published on May 28, 2025 by WZZM TV Grand Rapids
  

• Pitch Perfect: FIFA teams with turf gurus to create fields for Club World Cup, World Cup

  Published on April 16, 2025 by Miami Herald
  

• CANR undergraduate among record 5 MSU students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

  Published on April 1, 2025 by MSU Honors College
  

• Bird strategies connected to different climate challenges

  Published on March 21, 2025 by The Wildlife Society
  

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