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One lake's success story: Winning the fight to control invasive Eurasian water milfoil

Published on February 5, 2026
Higgins Lake uses diver-assisted suction harvesting to reduce the aquatic invasive species but it has taken an investment of time and money.
MDARD requests comments on weevil control of spotted knapweed (star thistle)

Published on February 5, 2026
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) requests comments from beekeepers and other stakeholders by March 6 for input on potential use of insects for control of spotted knapweed (also known as star thistle) in Michigan.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on February 5, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Johnson receives 2026 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award

Published on February 2, 2026
Nick Johnson, Ph.D., will receive the 2026 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award during the ANR Awards on Friday, February 27.
Kick off spring with the Smart Gardening Conference

Published on January 23, 2026
Register for the 2026 Smart Gardening Conference in Belleville to learn about native plants, invasive species, pollinators and garden design.
Integrated pest management resources at Michigan State University Extension

Published on December 8, 2025
Explore MSU Extension resources and tools to help you make pest management decisions.
Bowfin or faux-fin? Reeling in the truth about these look-alike fish

Published on November 23, 2025
Learn how to ID between bowfin, burbot, and the invasive northern snakehead by spotting key differences in body shape, coloration, and fins.
MSU PSEP launches Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic to support Michigan applicators and certified crop advisers recertification

Published on November 21, 2025
The MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) introduces a new webinar series offering Michigan pesticide applicators RUP credits and up-to-date training on safety and regulations, with CEU opportunities available for certified crop advisers.
Bulletins Live! Two resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on November 20, 2025
MSU Extension and the Pesticide Safety Education Program have developed a number of resources to help pesticide applicators navigate the Bulletins Live! Two system and comply with federal endangered species regulations.
MSU-led research helps safeguard the Great Lakes from invasive grass carp through science-driven management

Published on November 6, 2025
MSU scientists are using cutting-edge tracking technology and multi-agency collaboration to reduce grass carp threats to Great Lakes ecosystems.