MSU CANR

Thanks to all who celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the new and updated @michiganstateu greenhouses today. This milestone marks our commitment to advancing and protecting Michigan’s food systems and environment. It wouldn’t have been possible without our great partners’ support.

David Carter, a core faculty member in MSU’s Ecology, Evolution and Behavior program and in the MSU Department of Forestry, is using virtual landscapes to test forest management strategies before deploying them in the real world. Learn more: spr.ly/6010BBw7v2

Academic research consistently shows that dense, mature tree canopies are beneficial to the economy, health and population. Asia Dowtin, associate professor in @msuforestry, was featured in an article in @crainsdetroit on the advantages of urban forestry. spr.ly/6013BBwA2R

Kevin and Dana Sue Kirk's recent gift to the Joe Domecq Dairy Education Endowment reflects their lifelong connection to MSU, deep ties to the Michigan dairy industry and a shared belief that MSU can lead the nation in dairy education. Learn more: spr.ly/6015BBwAZv

Congratulations to Glassmire lab PhD student Kristin Leutgeb for being named an NSF Graduate Research Program Fellow! An entomology student, Kristin researches how plant chemical diversity affects insect interactions to develop biological control strategies. #NSFGRFP

The MSU Department of Horticulture Japanese Garden provides a place for reflection, rejuvenation and community connection. An ongoing CrowdPower campaign is raising funds to support vital infrastructure upgrades for the garden. Learn more here: spr.ly/6012BB1zvw

MSU's CANR and members of MSU’s leadership team hosted @SecRollins and a delegation of Michigan's elected officials, farmers and agricultural stakeholders at the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center on Monday, April 13. Read more: spr.ly/6017B64Cyz

New research from the MSU Department of Entomology confirms that honeybees can propel themselves across the surface of water, increasing their chances of surviving accidental falls into ponds or puddles. Learn more: spr.ly/6011B6I86z

David Ortega, Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics & Policy in the MSU Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, was featured in a New York Times article on how fluctuations in oil prices influence the U.S. food industry. spr.ly/6017B6IBxD

In Lansing, Michigan with the incredible @RepTomBarrett at the MSU Dairy Research Facility! And we heard directly from producers and delivered real results. 🇺🇸🥛🐄    Michigan leads as the #2 state for specialty crops, and we’re backing that up with:     • TWO new Specialty Crop Investments (SCRI + Block Grants to states)   • Expanded funding through the One Big Beautiful Bill   • Additional bridge payments to support farmers right now      At the same time, we’re investing in the future. Training the next generation to grow a $15.7B dairy industry that powers Michigan’s ag economy.      This is what delivering for farmers looks like!

Dr. Gabe Ording, director of the Center for Integrative Studies in General Science in @msunatsci, and associate professor in the MSU Department of Entomology, was recently awarded the President’s Distinguished Teaching Award. Read more: spr.ly/6016B6IBvG

Krista Isaacs, a professor in @MSU_PSM, received a @nativeagfund grant to develop seed-saving systems with @iowastateu professor Christina Gish Hill. They are working to provide agricultural training for Native farmers to maintain sustainable seed systems. spr.ly/6011B6YSVR

Jennifer Roedel, a doctoral student in the Department of Entomology, has been selected for Michigan State University's 2026 Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement Scholarship in community-engaged teaching and learning. Learn more: spr.ly/6013B6YS6L

Through a collaboration with @MSUAgBio, MWC, a state-of-the-art cheese and whey protein manufacturing facility in St. Johns, Michigan has developed a stabilized wastewater treatment process. Read more: spr.ly/6014B6YSOs

Rafael Lembi, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Community Sustainability, has been selected for MSU's 2026 Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement Scholarship in community-engaged research. Read more: spr.ly/6019B6e0Th

New research from Zachary Huang with @CANRatMSU found honeybees can propel themselves across the water’s surface, using darker areas for survival. Read more: msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/03/s…

Over a decade, M-AAA has delivered more than $960 million in economic impact. Through just one project on a new feed component for dairy cattle, high oleic soybeans, results show that just 20% adoption in Michigan would yield three times the total investment in the program.

MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has announced the creation of the World Agriculture Center, a new initiative aimed at strengthening and expanding the college’s global engagement in agriculture, food systems and natural resources. spr.ly/6016B6zrP2

Thank you! Yesterday donors from around the world helped us raise over $44,000 in support of causes across the college, @MSUExtension and @MSUAgBio. Your generosity strengthens our land grant mission and fuels life-changing opportunities for the students who call CANR home.

The turfgrass management program in @CANRatMSU is collaborating with FIFA to develop standardized turf conditions for the 2026 World Cup by utilizing progressive technology (via @LatiNationMedia). latination.com/fifa-pitch-pre…