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Benbow receives 2026 CANR Research Career Award

Published on April 23, 2026
M. Eric Benbow, Ph.D., of the Departments of Entomology and Osteopathic Medical Specialties, will be honored with the 2026 CANR Research Fellow Career Award on May 6.
Van Timmeren receives 2026 CANR Excellence in Research Performance and Support Award

Published on April 23, 2026
Steve Van Timmeren, of the Department of Entomology, will receive the 2026 CANR Excellence in Research Performance and Support Award at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.
CANR honors 2026 You Belong Here Champions

Published on April 23, 2026
LaQuan Mack, DeShae Dillard, Olivia Spagnuolo, Ph.D., Ingrid Aguayo Fuentealba, Ph.D., and Rebecca Wetzel will be honored as the 2026 CANR You Belong Here Champion Award recipients during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.
CANR honors departments, units with Culture, Access and Belonging badges

Published on April 23, 2026
The CANR and the Office of Culture, Access and Belonging will honor the Culture, Access and Belonging Badge Award recipients during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.
MSU Entomology Names First Tatter Fellow

Published on April 21, 2026
MSU’s Department of Entomology has named Shelley Linder Spotts the first recipient of the Tatter Family Entomology Graduate Fellowship for her applied research on improving biological control in greenhouses.
New pesticide decision website for apple growers

Published on April 17, 2026
The free “MI Fruit Decision” website contains decision making tools for apple growers to improve pest management programs using data from many years of MSU pesticide efficacy trials.
How to obtain a pesticide application business license in Michigan

Published on April 13, 2026
Businesses applying pesticides for hire in Michigan must obtain a pesticide application business license. Understanding certification, experience, insurance and application requirements helps ensure compliance and legal operation.
Michigan fruit industry depends on MSU research, outreach: ‘We can’t do it on our own’

Published on April 2, 2026
MSU partners with the Michigan State Horticultural Society to advance Michigan's fruit industry.
New study shows rapid hormonal rise in honey bees due to heat shock is mitigated by social conditions

Published on April 1, 2026
A recent study shows that heat causes a sharp hormonal spike in isolated honey bees, but social interactions and a key pheromone help prevent this stress response, revealing how bees stay resilient in a warming world.
Blending production and conservation: How a market vegetable farm integrated native plants

Published on March 30, 2026
This project highlights the potential for integrating native plants into existing vegetable farms.
Vegetable growers from across Michigan visit MSU to explore the latest research

Published on March 24, 2026
The Veg on the Go event united Michigan vegetable growers at Michigan State University, strengthening relationships and translating research into practical farm solutions.
Long-term study highlights key drivers of potato beetle trends

Published on March 23, 2026
A long‑term study from Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin shows that while heat remains the strongest driver of Colorado potato beetle abundance, other weather and landscape factors also play key roles in predicting outbreaks.
Max Helmberger Receives NCB Excellence in Early Career Education and Engagement Award

Published on March 13, 2026
Max Helmberger has been awarded for his innovative, student-centered approach to teaching entomology.
Therese Poland Receives NCB Legacy Contribution Award

Published on March 12, 2026
Therese Poland has been honored for her long-standing contributions to protecting forest ecosystems from invasive insects.
Zsofia Szendrei Receives ESA North Central Branch Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension

Published on March 12, 2026
MSU Entomology Professor Zsofia Szendrei has received the ESA North Central Branch Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension for her work helping vegetable growers reduce pesticide use and adopt more sustainable pest‑management practices.