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Bugged newsletter on Entomology during summer 2020
Published on September 24, 2020
Virus or no virus, MSU Entomology continues to attract great students, staff and faculty, expand our capabilities and enjoy support from alumni, industry partners, students and anyone impacted by insects. Read more in this issue of Bugged. -
MSU entomologist leads training for Latino/a farmers, receives new $600K USDA grant
Published on September 23, 2020
MSU's La Cosecha (a Spanish word for harvest) program, which provides training for first- and next-generation Latino/a farmers in Michigan, has received a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. -
Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions
Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU. -
Plant chemicals are a trick or treat for insects
Published on August 21, 2020
MSU researchers’ work may help plant breeders create crop seed mixes less attractive to pests based on plant chemical diversity. -
MSU hosts soybean virtual field day
Published on August 17, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a virtual soybean field day Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 8 to 10 a.m. -
National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination
Published on July 29, 2020
Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security. -
Friend and mentor inspired Louise Labbate to pursue career in entomology
Published on July 24, 2020
Graduate student Louise Labbate talks about her time at MSU and how a fellow Spartan sparked her desire to learn more about entomology. -
Michael Kalwajtys learns more about the world around him through entomology
Published on July 16, 2020
Undergraduate student Michael Kalwajtys shares experiences with entomology and how its uniqueness offers endless opportunities to go outside and learn hands-on. -
New study shows increased antioxidant consumption slows pesticide resistance in fruit flies
Published on July 13, 2020
MSU researcher: Potential promise at mitigating the evolution of pesticide resistance -
Book of Black entomologists’ memoirs shows young people the possibilities
Published on July 2, 2020
Book co-editor Willye Bryan says young Black people need to see individuals who look like them in the field of entomology as an incentive to choose the field as a career. -
Tracking the spread of invaders that creep, crawl and destroy
Published on July 1, 2020
Howard Russell, an insect and arthropod diagnostician with MSU Diagnostic Services, identifies pests and solutions to assure plant health for Michigan growers and home owners. -
Research and response on the front lines of emerging plant health threats
Published on July 1, 2020
Deb McCullough, a professor in the Departments of Entomology and Forestry, identifies insect threats to plant health and responds to plant health emergencies. -
Improving Photosynthesis: The Final Frontier?
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU scientists are working to unlock the secrets of photosynthesis, which might spur an agricultural revolution and lead to innovative energy and industrial technologies. -
Empowering farmers, scientists in developing countries with new knowledge and technologies
Published on July 1, 2020
Karim Maredia, the director of agriculture and natural resources international programs for CANR, has used his background in entomology and international development to help people all over the world. -
Investigating insect impacts on berry crops
Published on July 1, 2020
Rufus Isaacs, professor in the Michigan State University Department of Entomology, protects Michigan berry crops from invasive pests and examines crop pollination.