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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. -
Felicia Wu named Fellow of the Society for Risk Analysis
Published on December 17, 2020
Wu receives honor granted to top 1% of Society for Risk Analysis members for her achievements in risk analysis and science policy, and service to the organization -
Lauren Cooper participates in this year’s Michigan Association of Conservation Districts, “Linking Across the Miles.”
Published on December 16, 2020
Lauren Cooper, program director of the MSU FCCP, participated in the annual Michigan Association of Conservation Districts. -
The sweetness of honey
Published on December 16, 2020
Honey is a natural sweetener, with various uses, that is produced by bees who gather nectar from flowers. -
Grad Spotlight: Aaron Staples
Published on December 16, 2020
Aaron is a second-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program. -
REVISED Tri State Fertilizer Recommendations now available.
Published on December 16, 2020
New article now available! -
Reflecting on inspiration from 2020
Published on December 16, 2020
To our partners and supporters, thank you for all that you have done this year to advance a good food system in Michigan and nationally. -
Giving Tuesday 2020 Results
Published on December 16, 2020
Giving Tuesday was a very successful day for our CANR community, with more than $37,500 raised for various projects and programs representing the college, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension. -
Todd Einhorn named Bukovac Professor in Tree Fruit Physiology
Published on December 16, 2020
New position in MSU Department of Horticulture focuses on advancing tree fruit research and partnerships with industry -
Online conservation planning tool outlines sensitive areas in fields
Published on December 16, 2020
The Michigan Sensitive Areas Identification System tool helps outline sensitive areas in agriculture fields and is available at no cost to Michigan farmers. -
MSU awarded USDA-NIFA grant to support Native American students in agriculture
Published on December 16, 2020
The $140K Growing Native American Student Pathways into Agriculture will expand opportunities and support systems for Indigenous students at MSU. -
Welcome to the Thrive Local Blog
Published on December 15, 2020
We will discuss issues relevant to local democracy and government at the intersection of law, finance and politics. Topics we will explore are chosen to assist local officials and residents to make decisions in their best interest and for the common good. -
Sea Grant surveys document impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s charter fishing industry
Published on December 15, 2020
Preliminary results show revenues were down over $6 million from 2019, but fishing was beginning to bounce back by late summer. -
Addressing humans’ voracious consumption of nature
Published on December 15, 2020
In a collection of essays by leaders is sustainability sciences curated by the UK's Royal Society, Jianguo "Jack" Liu links global appetites to biodiversity loss -
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals – Digging Deeper: Phthalates
Published on December 14, 2020
In this post, we look at a group of chemicals identified as having endocrine disrupting properties, phthalates -
Sustainable Agriculture Team: What is Season Extension?
Published on December 14, 2020
Sustainable Agriculture Team: What is Season Extension? -
Researchers map late blight strains on Java, Indonesia
Published on December 14, 2020
A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia. -
In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on December 14, 2020
The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021. -
Journal seeks telecoupling framework applications
Published on December 14, 2020
A special issue in an international journal invites articles on soil conservation and environmental sustainability. Deadline: April 30. -
Food safety and holiday food baskets
Published on December 11, 2020
Food banks and pantries must consider safety when distributing holiday food baskets.