The Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) site is part of the U.S. LTAR Network established by the USDA to develop national strategies for the sustainable intensification of agricultural production. LTAR is a partnership among 18 long-term research sites across the U.S.
At KBS, we are helping to meet future sustainability challenges for cropping systems of the upper Midwest. Our research is designed with stakeholders to advance both food production and positive environmental and societal outcomes for agriculture.
Click on the thumbnail below for an overview of how KBS LTAR engages stakeholders in research and outreach activities.
News from LTAR
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Winter canola greens up in Michigan
Published on April 16, 2026
Spring has sprung, so how can you make sure your winter canola is on the right track? -
A Co-Produced Roadmap for Future Research at the KBS LTAR Site
Published on March 4, 2026
A new publication outlines research priorities co-produced by agricultural stakeholders and scientists for the future direction of the KBS LTAR site. -
Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series
Published on January 26, 2026
This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles. -
KBS LTAR 2026 Highlights - Read Our Newsletter
Published on January 22, 2026
The 2026 KBS LTAR Newsletter highlights new results from the Aspirational Cropping System Experiment showing that the profitability gap with business-as-usual systems has narrowed, with some crops outperforming conventional practices. -
Insights from Michigan agricultural professionals to advance farm conservation
Published on November 12, 2025
Through focus groups and surveys, a new MSU Extension report outlines some priority questions agricultural, conservation and agribusiness professionals in Michigan have about conservation practices.
