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MSU research bolsters Michigan blueberry industry

Published on February 10, 2026
Michigan State University and the Michigan blueberry industry partner to advance one of the nation's leading blueberry growing states.
Fritz receives 2026 CANR Outstanding Up and Coming Alumni Award

Published on February 2, 2026
Megan Fritz, Ph.D., will receive the 2026 CANR Outstanding Up and Coming Alumni Award during the ANR Awards on Friday, February 27.
Walker receives 2026 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award

Published on February 2, 2026
Edward “Ned” Walker, Ph.D., will receive the 2026 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award during the ANR Awards on Friday, February 27.
MSU Entomology Partners With Artist Jan Tichy for Darkness Exhibit at Broad Art Museum

Published on January 31, 2026
Chicago-based artist Jan Tichy collaborated with MSU researchers and students to explore how light and darkness shape life, with insects as a key focus.
MSU Study Reveals Key Insights into Invasive Scale Insect Behavior in Mississippi River Delta

Published on January 28, 2026
An MSU study found that an invasive scale insect concentrates on lower stems of wetland grasses, showing how plant chemistry shapes its spread and informing future management efforts.
Inside the ARC: William Ford, Undergraduate Assistant

Published on January 27, 2026
Undergraduate William Ford discusses his work curating wasps at the A.J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection and its impact on his entomology journey.
Insect and Disease IPM Scouting Guide for Michigan Apples now a downloadable PDF

Published on January 22, 2026
A free PDF download is now available for the new apple scouting pocket guide from MSU Extension.
New Episode of Bug Talk Podcast Features Dr. Zsofia Szendrei

Published on January 22, 2026
In this episode of Bug Talk, Dr. Zsofia Szendrei discusses her work on sustainable vegetable pest management and the importance of collaboration and communication with growers.
MSU Bug House Announces Six-Legged Saturdays

Published on January 12, 2026
The Bug House is launching Six-Legged Saturdays, a new free monthly program designed to introduce children and families to insects through engaging, accessible activities.
A Freshwater Legacy: 758 Odonata Specimens Find a Permanent Home at MSU

Published on December 19, 2025
MSU’s A.J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection has received 758 Odonata specimens from longtime collector John F. Douglass, now verified, curated and fully integrated into the university’s permanent scientific archive.
Now available in Spanish: New pollination management resource for urban growers in the Great Lakes region

Published on December 11, 2025
A free pocket guide PDF is available in English and Spanish to help growers create and maintain native plant habitat to boost crop pollination by native bees.
Fall 2025 Featured Undergraduate: Sabrina Bak

Published on December 11, 2025
Meet Sabrina Bak, an undergraduate student studying entomology at MSU.
Fall 2025 Featured Graduate Student: Kelly Waters

Published on December 11, 2025
Meet Kelly Waters, a Ph.D. student studying entomology at MSU.
MSU transforms property to support pollinators

Published on December 8, 2025
Michigan State University is converting 30 acres of campus turf into pollinator-friendly gardens and meadows to support insects and reduce maintenance costs and labor.
MSU research helping drive Michigan’s dry bean industry

Published on December 1, 2025
Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists are working closely with dry bean growers and industry organizations to address challenges from the field to the finished product.