ANR Communications produces a wide variety of news releases for distribution to local, regional and national media. These stories feature the work of Michigan State University Extension specialists, Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station researchers and the faculty of the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The links below will allow you to access the most recent print releases. You can check out the News Archives for news that is more than three months old.

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November  2009

• ANR in the News 11-20-09
• Media Advisory:  MSU Autumnfest
• Media Alert: Twelve Universities Send Teams to Judge Animal Welfare at MSU Nov. 21-22
• Dow Donation to Aid Sustainable Packaging Research at MSU
• MSU Student Named National FFA Eastern Region Vice President
• MSU Dairy Coordinator Named Howard & Lili Ann Camden Endowed Teacher Scholar
• MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology and Lake Michigan College Strike Accord for Students
• Alternative Energy Experts Will Be On Hand for Dec. 1 Bio eConference
• Start a New Healthy Holiday Tradition With Soyfoods
• Worried About Your Pet This Flu Season?  Practicing Good Hygiene Goes a Long Way Toward Keeping Pets, People Healthy
• Is There a Fungus in Your Future? Learn About Cultivating Specialty Mushrooms at December Conference
• Making It in Michigan Media Advisory
• Making It in Michigan Vendor List
• Webinar Will Offer Solutions to Problems in the Breeding Barn
• Youth Explored "Green" Energy at MSU Extension 4-H Science Blast Event
• Want to Make It in Michigan? Upcoming Conference Offers Learning Opportunity, Business Counsel for Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Existing Business Owners
• Want to Sample 70 Michigan-Made Food Products?  Attend Making It in Michigan Marketplace Nov. 11 in Lansing
• Counsel From MSU Product Center Helps Entrepreneurs Create Jobs, Fuel Economic Development Across State -- Mid-Michigan
• Counsel From MSU Product Center Helps Entrepreneurs Create Jobs, Fuel Economic Development Across State -- Northern Michigan
• Counsel From MSU Product Center Helps Entrepreneurs Create Jobs, Fuel Economic Development Across State -- Southeastern Michigan
• Counsel From MSU Product Center Helps Entrepreneurs Create Jobs, Fuel Economic Development Across State -- Central Michigan
• Counsel From MSU Product Center Helps Entrepreneurs Create Jobs, Fuel Economic Development Across State -- Western Michigan
  
• National Plant Diagnostic Network Schedules Second Annual Meeting in Miami

October 2009

• ANR in the News Special Budget Edition
• ANR in the News  10-30-09
• Governor Signs Higher Education Budget That Includes Funding for MSU Research, Extension Programs
• 4-H Science Event Media Alert
• Europe-Bound Once Again! Michigan 4-H Dairy Judging Team Places Second in Oral Reasons, Overall at World Dairy Expo
• MSU Students Are Top Ayrshire, Jersey Dairy Judges at All-American Dairy Cattle Judging Competition
• MSU Ag Tech Dairy Judging Team is Successful at World Dairy Expo
• Learn How to Keep Your Cows Walking at Series of MSU Hoof Care Workshops
• MSU Animal Science Student Talks a Perfect Score in National Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo
• Learn About Alternative Energy at Dec. 1 Bio eConference
• MSU Extension 4-H Event Fuels Interest in Science
• A Serving of Soy a Day Helps Keep Breast Cancer Away
• Leelanau 4-H Club Wins Annie E. Casey Foundation Award
• ANR in the News 10-19-09
• Michigan Port Communities Invited to Collaborative Summit in Lansing, October 28-29, 2009
• ANR in the News 10-16-09
• MSU Scientists Land $14.4 Million to Improve Quality of Fruit
• MSU Teams With L&L Food Centers to Reward Michigan Food Entrepreneurs
• Equine Genetics Webcast Series Continues With Free Webcast on Genetic Testing
• Online Course Helps Equestrians Hit the Trail
• Messing Receives 2009 Dairy Shrine Award
• Michigan State University Opens New Shooting Sports Facility
• Grant Will Help Improve Safety for Young Equine Enthusiasts

September 2009

• Michigan State University Pilots Veterans to Agriculture Program
• ANR in the News 9-29-09
• Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update Set for Dec. 18 at MSU
• New Strategy Being Developed to Deal With Emerald Ash Borer
• New MSU Extension Educational Tool Available for Nursery Producers
• Soyfoods Win at the Michigan State Fair
• MSU Students Recognized for Scholarship, Leadership at International Dairy Science Meetings
• ANR in the News 9-17-09
• Michigan Communities Reaction to Financial Stress Offers Lessons
• Hotchkiss Named Director of MSU Scholl of Packaging
• Chairperson Named for MSU Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies
• MSU Wheat Variety Trial Results '09
• ANR in the News 9-10-09
• Don't Miss Oct. 9 Deadline for Submitting 2010-2011 Animal Agriculture Initiative Research  Pre-Proposals
• Loot for Lunkers
• Fishing for the Future of Our Great Lakes Workshop

August 2009

• ANR in the News  8-31-09
• Soyfoods Support Good Health for All
• Explore the Cutting Edge of Tillage Equipment, Corn Varieties at Sept. 15 MSU Extension Twilight Tour
• Swine Jobs School Registration Deadline Approaches for Fall Session
• ANR in the News  8-20-09
• Residents Can Join Effort to Sustain Michigan's Inland Lakes at Sept. 24 Forum in East Lansing
• Isabella County Offers Historic Barn Tour
• Learn Post Harvet Marketing Strategies at MSU Extension Workshops
• Swine Jobs School Registration Continues for Fall Session
• Swine Jobs School to Train Stuidents for Jobs
• Media Alert -- KBS Pasture Dairy Research and Education Center Grand Opening Aug. 19, 2009
• Berrien County Youth Exhibits Grand, Junior Champions at 4-H Dairy Days; Master Showperson is From Barry County
• Clinton County Teams Dominate Novice Division, Ottawa and Allegan Take Junior, Senior Divisions in 4-H Dairy Days Quiz Bow.
• Ferwerda, Sweers Named High Rank Award Winners at Annual Dairy Expo, Receive $1,000 Prizes
• Ottawa County 4-H'ers Win Junior, Senior Divisions of 4-H Dairy Days Dairy Management Contest
• Geurink Continues as Top Junior Dairy Judge at Annual 4-H Dairy Days; Mann is Senior Division Winner
• MSU Dairy Store: Nothing Goes Better With Ice Cream Than....Eggs?
• Media Advisory: 2009 State 4-H Horse Show
• Attention Cattlemen!  Polish Up Practical Skills, Learn Latest Industry Info at Sept. Boot Camp at MSU
• Chairperson Named for MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Department

July 2009

• Alternative Uses for Sprouted Wheat May Include Biomass Heating Systems
• ANR in the News 7-31-09
• Growers Can Learn About "Building Soil for Better Quality Food" at August Workshop
• Blueberry Diseases Confirmed in Michigan
• Utsumi Selected as New MSU Grazing Ecologist
• 30th Ag Expo Sees Increased Crowds, Temperate Weather
• Can Those Amber Waves of Grain Become Perennials?
• MSU Course to Teach Adults How to Ride, Buy and Handle Horses
• Media Advisory: 2009 Michigan Dairy Expo
• Media Advisory: 11th Annual Great Dairy Adventure
• Ag Expo Media Advisory
• ANR in the News 7-14-09
• Ag Expo Special Event Media Advisory
• 20th Annual Viticulture Day at Southwest Michgan Research and Extension Center
• Forage Demonstration Day at Lake City Experiment Station
• Learn About Controlling Silage Leachate at Ag Expo
• Ag Expo: Your Location for Education
• Staying Close to Home This Summer?  Looking for Family-Friendly Ideas? Michigan Dairy Expo, Ag Expo Offer Something for Everyone
• MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Wins Governor's Service Awards for Mentoring
• Youth Explore Interests, Career Options During Annual 4-H Event
• Media Advisory: American Association of State Climatologists to Meet in Grand Rapids, Jul 7-10
• Farmers Can Learn About ACRE Program During Upcoming Meetings
• Free Well Water Testing to be Offered at Ag Expo
• Hayfeeders Featured at Ag Expo
• MSU Researchers Work to Eradicate BVD From Michigan's Upper Peninsula

June 2009

• MSU Researcher Seeks Greater Predictability in Biological Invasion Equation
• Animal Science Programs, Graduate Numbers Suffer as Funding Continues to Decline, MSU Animal Scientists Warn
• MSU Extension County Housing Programs Win MSHDA Award
• MSU Extension Program Helps Military Youth Become "Home Front Heroes"
• Raw Food and On-The-Go Family Recipes Showcased During Ag Expo Cooking Demos
• Media Advisory: Grandparents University: Three Days of Family Fun -- A Lifetime of Memories
• Special Ag Expo Event Helps Livestock Producers Manage Water Issues
• 4-H Exploration Days Media Advisory
• MSU Animal Science Students Gain Experience Managing Sheep Sale; Top Seller Brings $3,000, Is Iowa Bound
• Beef Production Expert Joins MSU Animal Science Faculty
• Dairy Researcher Joins MSU Department of Animal Science
• Fireworks and Dry Vegetation a Bad Mix
• College of Ag Celebrates Family Futures During 30th Anniversary of Ag Expo
• Take a Ride Side by Side at 2009 Ag Expo
• Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp Offers Summer Fun, Education for Teens
• Farmers Markets -- Food and Fun For Everyone
• Great Dairy Adventure to Provide Free Fun, Education for Kids July 22
• Beef Industry Comes Together to Support the MSU Beef Education and Endowment Fund
• MSU Weed Tour Set for July 1
• Horse Owners Can Learn Manure Management, Composting Strategies at MSU Extension Program
• Summer Discovery Cruises: Great Lakes Nature, History, Technology and More
• Breakfast on the Farm Media Advisory
• Dairy Month Table Summary
• Got Quality Milk?  The MSU Dairy Farm Does
• 2009 MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year Named
• Researchers Team Up With Producers in Battle Against Johne's Disease, a $200 Million Annual Drain on Dairy Industry
• I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
• ANR in the News 6-8-09
• New Emerald Ash Borer Insecticide Guide
• Runoff and Watering Demonstrations Highlight Special Ag Expo Event
• Go Native: Plants Bring Pollinators in Droves
• Learn Good Horsekeeping at Ag Expo
• Media Advisory -- MSU Agriculture Policy Summit
• Free Tickets Available for "Breakfast on the Farm" June 20 in St. Johns
• Horses Live a Better Life in Brazil, Thanks to MSU Expert
• Childhood Love for Animals Leads MSU Graduate Student to Africa

May 2009

• MSU Students Win Gold, But Opportunity to Develop Career-Building Skills Offer Biggest Reward
• MSU Animal Science Student Earns National Championship at Equestrian Competition; MSU Team Finishes Sixth
• MSUE North Region Office Relocates
• Lawn and Garden Releases for June, July and August
• ANR in the News  5-20-09
• Soyfoods Provide Solutions for Some Food Allergies
• 13th Annual Michigan Dairy Expo Set for July 20-24 at MSU
• Mark Your Calendar for the 30th Ag Expo, July 21-23 at MSU
• My Horse University Receives Award for Excellence in Distance Learning
• Following Biosecurity Steps Help Ensure Healthy Swine
• MSU Research Finds Southwestern Michigan Abuzz with Native Bee Species
• Southwestern Michigan Vineyard First to Earn Sustainability Certification
• Discover Possibilities for Putting Forest Recources to Use as Renewable Fuel Sources at MSU Extension Program
• Media Advisory -- Black Stallion Media Advisory
• U.S. Shorts Critical Animal Research, MSU Scientists Say at Cattle Genome Milestone
• ANR in the News 5-1-09
• Celebrate 'June is Dairy Month', Father's Day Weekend with Breakfast on the Farm June 20 in St. Johns
• Is There a Fungus in Your Future?  Find Out at Specialty Mushroom Workshop

April 2009

• MSU Equestrian Stock, Hunt Seat Teams Land Regional High Team Honors in Same Year
• A Horse's Best Friend: MSU Researche's Goal is to Improve Life for Horses
• Mid-Michigan 4-H YOuth Present Senate Testimony on Wastewater Improvements
• Northern  Michigan 4-H Youth Present Senate Testimony on Wastewater Improvements
• Saginaw Bay Area 4-H Youth Present Senate Testimony on Wastewater Improvements
• Southeastern Michigan 4-H Youth Present Senate Testimony on Wastewater Improvements
• Southwestern Michgan 4-H Youth Present Senate Testimony on Wastewater Improvements
• MSU Lives Up to "Moo-U" Nickname in June
• Hello?  Soybean Hotline Offers Michigan Growers Crop, Pest Updates
• The Most Fun You've Ever Had in Summer School: Grandparents University Adds Space for More Families
• ANR in the News 4-23-09
• Toyota Offers Scholarships for Wayne County Great Lakes Education Program
• MSU Extension Youth Recreation Program Teams With eBay to Raise Funds
• Media Advisory:  Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council Legislative Testimony
• Soyfoods....Soy Good for You, Soy Easy!
• ANR in the News 4-15-09
• Neighbor to Neighbor: Plan a Family Field Trip to See New Life Springing Up at MSU
• MSU Animal Science Student Purchases High Seller at Annual Spartan Spectacular Calf Sale
• Free Webcast on Cost-Conscious Horse Health and Farm Management Practices
• New MSU Extension Bulletins Offer Help in Keepig Pastures Green, Horses Healthy
• Take Care to Avoid Damage During Wildfire Prevention Week
• Learn About Rural Energy Assistance Program at Upcoming Workshop
• MSU Project GREEEN Announces $2 Million in New Plant Agriculture Research Grants
• Small Animals Day Advisory
• Five Historic Barns Honored by Michiagan Barn Preservation Network
• MSU Hosts Monsanto Mobile Tech Unit
• Learn About Biomass Heating Options from New MSU Extension Bulletin
• Love of Team Shooting Sports Leads to Scholarship Opportunities for MSU Students
• Chairperson Named for MSU Horticulture Department
• MSU Dairy Farm Hailed as One of 'Elite 8' for Milk Quality in the U.S.; Wins National, State Awards for Quality

March 2009
 

• MSU Extension 4-H Environmental Camp Wins National Conservation Education Award
• MSU Researchers Question Effectiveness of Warning Labels on Over-the-Counter Drugs
• Learn About Water Resource Management at Lake and Stream Leaders Institute
• Early-Planted Soybeans -- Benefits, Risks and Recommendations
• Capitol Experience Media Advisory
• MSU Student Selected as 2009 Michigan Dairy Ambassador
• Webinar Will Help Horse Owners Learn to Prevent Laminitis Through Nutritional Strategies
• Soyfoods Have a Place in Family Meals
• USDA Has Funds Available: MSU Workshop to Help Local Growers Get Them
• Media Advisory: 2009 Choices Conference Explores the Fight Over Food
• New MSU Analysis Shows Equine Industry Contributes to Michigan's Economy
• Dairy Producers Can Learn How to Turn Heifers Into Cash Cows at MSU Extension Program
• New Webcast Series Will Focus on Equine Genetics
• ANR in the News 3-2-09
• Lawn and Garden Releases for March, April and May
  

February 2009

• MSU Animal Science Students Represent University at Midwest Dairy Challenge; Pasch Member of Winning Team
• Good Economic News for Michigan Ag Sectors...Livestock Industry Experiences Highest Growth
• Learn Beekeeping at ANR Week Conference
• Beef Producers: Test Bulls for Fertility to Improve Bottom Line
• ANR in the News 2-24-09
• Northeastern Michigan Beef Producers Can Learn About New Policies and Tools at MSU Extension Program
• Pesticide Applicator Training Courses Offered During ANR Week 2009
• Experience a Taste of Michigan
• Horse Owners Can Learn Equinomics During MSU Workshops
• ANR in the News 2-16 09
• MSU Study Shows 12 Percent Growth in Michigan's Agri-Food Industry
• Spring Peach Meeting Set for March 11
• MSU to Focus on Rural Development
• Hood Anchors Ag Tech Team, Fry Places Among Top 10 in National Dairy Judging Competition
• High School Students "Check into State" for a Day
• Get Your Green On at ANR Week Gardening Events
• Get to Know your Horse Better With Help From My Horse University
• Michigan Organic Conference to Feature Films, Food, Music and Education
• Power to the People: Discover Outdoor Recreation at Quiet Water Symposium
• Public Symposium Showcases Graduate Student Research in Fisheries and Wildlife
• ANR in the News 2-6-09
• Forage Technology Conference Set for March12 at MSU
• Michigan Food Producers Invited to Food Handling Certification Workshops
• Scholarships Available to Bring Grandparents University to Wider Audience
• Farmers Encouraged to Look Ahead When Considering Production for Bioeconomy
• MSU Extension 4-H'ers Create Season-High Attendance for Lady Spartans 
• New Fertilizer Resource From MSU Advises Growers in Making Profitable Choices
  
• 2009 Bean and Beet Symposium Comes to Saginaw Feb. 17

January 2009

• ANR in the News 1-30-09
• Grazing Seminar Highlights KBS Conversion, Spotlights Producers
• Frost-Seeded Red Clover Provides Free Nitrogen Next Year
• Media Advisory: First Building Strong Sovereign Nations Conference to be Held in Northwestern Lower Mich.
• Soyfoods Support Heart Health
• MSU Wins $400,000 From The Coca Cola Company to Create Packaging Innovation, Sustainability Center
• ANR in the News 1-23-09
• Conference Celebrates Food, Health & Collaboration: Choices 2009
• Wide Range of Programs on Tap for ANR Week
• Barn Preservation Tour and Conference to Focus on Sustainable Futures
• Explore Opportunities for Bioenergy at March Conference
• $11 Milk: Where's the Profit?  GLRDC Hot Topics to Address Future of Dairy Farming
• Educational Series Will Offer Strategies for Small Farms
• Michigan/Ontario Research Reporting Session Set for Jan. 27 in Frankenmuth
• Media Advisory: MSU Extension 4-H Day With the Lady Spartans
• Soyfoods -- A Solution to Resolutions
• ANR in the News 1-16-09
• Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference to Feature Two Keynote Speakers
• MSU Agriculture Initiative Awards Research Dollars for 2009-1020
• Entrepreneurs Will Find Information at Northern Michigan's Small Conference
• Farmers: Explore Bioeconomy Opportunities at MSU Extension Program

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