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MSU researcher receives $750K grant to examine effects of wildfire burn severity on soil health
Published on February 14, 2022
Project is funded by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture -
MSU AgBioResearch announces two new leaders to assist with oversight of research portfolio
Published on February 9, 2022
Dana M. Infante and James J. Kells have been appointed to new leadership roles in MSU AgBioResearch. -
An update on increasing the abundance of samurai wasps for biological control of brown marmorated stink bugs
Published on February 9, 2022
Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show signs of success. Over 27,000 samurai wasps have been reared and released across 34 sites in Michigan and we have a second year of evidence of overwintering success. -
It’s never too early to think spring no matter what the groundhog says!
Published on February 4, 2022
Get ready for paddling and learn about invasive species identification and prevention. -
MSU research sheds light on Asian chestnut gall wasp in Michigan
Published on February 2, 2022
New bulletin summarizes status of important chestnut pest. -
A look below the ice at fish behavior
Published on February 1, 2022
Learn more about lake ecology with Michigan State University Extension’s Introduction to Lakes Online course. -
MSU researcher receives $1.9M grant to develop testing framework for PFAS toxicity
Published on January 25, 2022
Cheryl Murphy, a professor in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and director of the Center for PFAS Research, leads the project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program. -
MSU Extension hires new aquatic invasive species prevention educator
Published on January 19, 2022
Kelsey Bockelman works statewide to prevent invasive species and protect Michigan’s waters. -
New MSU research details lake trout reproductive response to sea lamprey parasitism
Published on January 13, 2022
Two recently published papers examine how life history determines reproductive response of Michigan lake trout to sea lamprey attacks, as well as identifying a biomarker to more accurately quantify parasitism rates. -
Winter bird-watching in the eastern Upper Peninsula is like an outdoor treasure hunt!
Published on January 7, 2022
Michigan Sea Grant's Elliot Nelson offers insider tips to help make your trip successful.