College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Forestry

News

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  MSU AgBioResearch Director George Smith stepping down in August to become dean at University of Arizona

  Published on June 1, 2026
  Smith has been the AgBioResearch director since 2021.

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  MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2026 field days across Michigan

  Published on May 20, 2026
  Statewide events will showcase MSU research and connect producers, landowners and industry professionals throughout the year.

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  Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Katie Frey

  Published on May 19, 2026
  Katie Frey, a hybrid master's student, shares her forestry journey.

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Events

• May 20

  Walk with OCAB: Agriculture Hall

  May 20, 2026 – June 25, 2026 Michigan State University Agriculture Hall (446 W. Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824)

• Jun 19

  OCAB Summer Book Club

  June 19, 2026 – July 6, 2026 Virtual Session

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In the News

• Experts Say Forest Management, Climate Change Driving Wildfire Crisis

  Published on July 28, 2025 by WZMQ
  

• Spotted lanternfly sighting? What to do this summer

  Published on July 17, 2025 by Michigan Farm News
  

• MSU Researchers Develop Wood-Based-Based Material That Improves Safety and Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries

  Published on July 8, 2025 by Newswise
  

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

  Published on May 28, 2025 by WZZM TV Grand Rapids
  

• MSU Researcher Receives $500K Grant to Study Tree Species Suited to Future Michigan Climates

  Published on May 16, 2025 by Newsbreak
  

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