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MSU Entomologists welcome arrival of samba wasp for biocontrol of invasive fruit fly

Researchers hope the new biocontrol agent can be reared to help manage spotted- wing drosophila on Michigan fruit farms.
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The Bee Corp expands Verifli’s use in blueberry pollination pilot

The Bee Corp recently announced a new series of pilot tests during blueberry pollination season, working with Michigan State University (MSU) entomology professors Rufus Isaacs and Meghan Milbrath, and graduate student Lauren Goldstein
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Student view: Thank goodness for honeybees

Lauren Goldstein is a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in entomology in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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MSU receives $2 million USDA grant to improve blueberry pollination

Michigan State University has received a four-year, $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative to improve blueberry pollination.
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National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination

Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security.
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MSU scientists earn $1.4M-plus for plant-based research

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS HAVE EARNED MORE THAN $1.4 MILLION FOR RESEARCH AND OUTREACH PROJECTS TO CONTINUE STRENGTHENING MICHIGAN’S AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRIES.
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Dr. Rufus Isaacs

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Berry Crops Entomology Lab
Department of Entomology
Michigan State University
578 Wilson Rd, Room 202
Center for Integrated Plant Systems
East Lansing MI 48824

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