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A recent history of Great Lakes nonindigenous species
Published on December 5, 2019
More than 30% of nonindigenous species are shown to have environmental or socioeconomic impacts and are therefore considered to be invasive. -
Bugged newsletter features success across Entomology’s work of teaching, research and extension during fall 2019
Published on December 5, 2019
Read the latest news and highlights of the MSU Department of Entomology in the Fall 2019 issue of Bugged. -
Can we really run government like a business?
Published on December 5, 2019
While there are elements of business that can be used to improve government operation, the two are fundamentally different, and we need to remember that neither can, or should, operate just like the other. -
Animated videos advance adoption of agriculture techniques
Published on December 5, 2019
In remote areas with low literacy rates, showing animated videos in the local language demonstrating agricultural techniques results in high retention and adoption rates of those techniques, found researchers from Michigan State University. -
2019 Crop Insurance and FSA Reminders – Farmers should act soon
Published on December 5, 2019
Crop producers need to contact their crop insurance and FSA offices soon to ensure they are signed up for several programs. -
FCWG 2019-20 Learning Exchange Series Session: Policy II - State Policy Advancing Forest Carbon in a Changing Climate
Published on December 4, 2019
Speakers include David Ford, L&C Carbon, Stephen Long, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and John Bartow, Empire State Forest Products Association. -
Three Michigan institutions reach milestones for local food purchasing
Published on December 4, 2019
Friendship Centers of Emmet County, West Ottawa School District, and Zeeland School District received Cultivate Michigan awards in recogniti -
New MSU STEM building to help fight climate change by storing carbon
Published on December 4, 2019
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) -- which consists of large structural planks glued together to form beams and columns -- used in MSU’s STEM facility will store carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. -
New label denoting bioengineered ingredients will soon appear on food items in 2020
Published on December 4, 2019
Starting in 2020, consumers will start to see labels for genetically modified foods on store shelves. -
GLANSIS risk explorer evaluates the potential for Great Lakes biological invasions
Published on December 4, 2019
The Risk Assessment Clearinghouse makes it easier for scientists and environmental managers to compare and contrast cutting-edge risk information to inform their own decisions. -
Freshwater ecologist honored by AAAS
Published on December 4, 2019
Fisheries and Wildlife Professor Patricia Soranno elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. -
MSU a player in year’s top scientific discoveries
Published on December 3, 2019
Sustainability scholar Jianguo “Jack” Liu and FW assistant professor Andrés Viña were authors for a global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services that ranked as one of the year's top science discoveries. -
MSU Forestry’s Forest Carbon and Climate Program receives gift from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Published on December 3, 2019
The Forest Carbon and Climate Program in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University receives support from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund. -
Sampling Oral and Processing Fluids to Identify Disease in Pigs
Published on December 3, 2019
Monitoring your herd for diseases has been simplified by new tests using oral and processing fluids. These sampling techniques are inexpensive, easy to do and can be applied to individual pigs (as a diagnostic) or pens/litters (for herd surveillance). -
Pest Control
Published on December 3, 2019
With the fall and winter season coming to fruition, an increase of rodents and pests make their way into livestock facilities. Learn how to look for evidence of rodents and pests in your facilities and how they may affect your livestock. -
New report says six MSU AgBioResearch scientists among most highly cited
Published on December 3, 2019
Six Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists have been recognized in the Highly Cited Researchers List, an annual compilation of the global leaders in scientific influence by Clarivate Analytics. -
Extension Master Gardener Program scheduled for Lakeshore area in 2020
Published on December 3, 2019
The best gardens begin in the classroom. Learn more about gardening at the Ottawa County Extension Master Gardener Program starting March 19, 2020. -
Symptoms of Rhizomania, a new disease for Michigan red beets
Published on December 3, 2019
Know the symptoms of Rhizomania and more about this new disease. -
Innovative budget process used by Muskegon county
Published on December 3, 2019
In 2012, Muskegon county utilized an innovative, collaborative budget process to solve revenue shortfalls and build teamwork that has proven to be successful over the past few years. -
Flavors – Spices
Published on December 2, 2019
What is flavor? In this series, we will explore different sources of flavors. In this post, we explore spices.