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The Aug. 24 event will provide an opportunity to see MSU’s research on these crops.

It's a great time of year to get outdoors! But, there are some potentially harmful critters waiting for you. Ticks have expanded their habitat in Michigan,

Spotting tar spot disease sooner Dispatching drones equipped with remote sensing technology in the air and taking smartphone images on the ground, a Michigan State University researcher is helping farmers more quickly predict and quantify tar spot, a disease found in maize crops.     “The fungus that causes tar spot likes cool temperatures and wet leaves,” said Addie Thompson, assistant professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.  “It can spread quickly, causing up to a 50% decrease in crop yields,” s...

Have white markings on their backs that should be visible Can transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and a few other tick-borne diseases Active from early May–November Will bite humans and pets Ingham, Eaton and Jackson County are just a few throughout the state with a known risk for Lyme disease, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Dorothy Leland is the vice president of Lymedisease.org, an advocacy organization. She said Lyme disease can have serious side effects. “It can spread to your head. It can spread to your heart. It can affect your digestion. ...

Greenhouses are an invaluable resource for faculty and students, but to maintain MSU’s leadership in plant science, upgrades are critical. Strolling through the greenhouses on the campus of Michigan State University as part of her daily routine, Chrislyn Particka