6+ hour, 10+ min ago  (237+ words) Lauren Noel - April 10, 2026 MSU Forestry is pleased to announce the creation of a new endowment by generous donor and forestry alum Richard (Dick) Cooper (B. S. , "68). The Dr. Bob Marty Endowed Fund for Forestry Education will provide educational opportunities for undergraduate and…...

5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (157+ words) We live in an uncertain world, which seems to be especially pertinent now. Dear MSU Forestry Alumni and Friends, We live in an uncertain world, which seems to be especially pertinent now. Regardless, MSU Forestry knows where we want to…...

20+ hour, 23+ min ago  (372+ words) Updates from forestry alumni. BILL SIEGEL | BS "54, MS '57 I've been fully retired for some time now after a career as a forest economist/attorney with the U. S. Forest Service in New Orleans and after that in a private law and consulting…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago  (261+ words) Lauren Noel - April 10, 2026 Already an established arboriculturist and small business owner, three years ago Bryan Dobbs decided to take the next step in his career and become a Board Certified Master Arboriculturist (BCMA). This designation is held by fewer than…...

5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (180+ words) Thanks to 183 donations from 109 unique donors, we were able to accomplish amazing things. Student enrollment is strong. With 90-100 students currently in the Forestry B. S. , we are close to a 40+ year enrollment high. The Hybrid-Online M. S. in Forestry " the first program of its…...

20+ hour, 23+ min ago  (300+ words) What inspired your interest in pursuing a MS/PHD in forestry? I have worked in academia and research in Brazil now for 10 years in the sustainabilty field and wanted to develop technical skills in forestry, especially in the Amazon region…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (613+ words) Jonathan La Porte, Michigan State University Extension - April 09, 2026 Adjusting 2026 farm budgets with rising diesel prices. Farm-level planning focuses on the typical field operations for each intended crop. Identifying the fuel usage for an intended crop offers several important considerations. The…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (330+ words) Cameron Rudolph - April 09, 2026 USDA representatives visited MSU's new state-of-the-art Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center April 6. EAST LANSING, Mich. " Officials from the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) visited the Michigan State University campus April 6 to tour the new Dairy Cattle Teaching…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (180+ words) You asked for it, and now it's here! MSU Forestry has launched a new on-demand merch store featuring apparel and accessories for students, alumni, and supporters. The Department of Forestry is excited to announce the launch of its new on-demand…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1065+ words) Dan Dick and Cheyenne Sloan, Michigan State University Extension - April 08, 2026 Fruit are still waking up despite this week's chill. The cold night of Monday, April 6, into the morning of Tuesday, April 7, caused damage to advanced fruit buds across southwest Michigan....