A team of researchers from the @kbslter.bsky.social has developed a groundbreaking machine learning system capable of predicting nitrous oxide emissions from U.S. croplands with unprecedented accuracy. Published in PNAS. www.canr.msu.edu/news/new-msu...

If you're using our "Blinking out?" Data Nugget, check out this new paper featuring lady beetle data from the same firefly dataset - all from sticky card traps in the @kbslter.bsky.social Main Cropping Systems Experiment!

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Lady beetles have declined in abundance by 39% since 1993 in experimental plots in Michigan. Rather than a steady decline, researchers found ups and downs with different rates of change and apparent drivers among species and across habitats. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/94Ur50YAFBG

Looking for news out of the @kbslter.bsky.social? Check out our press page. Just added - stories on bringing butterflies back from the brink of extinction, unknown species in our soils, & memories shared from undergraduates who spent their summer here at KBS! lter.kbs.msu.edu/who-we-are/i...

We had a great day visiting Stocchiero Farms in Bangor, Michigan, one of our MiSTRIPS farms! Along with Van Buren Conservation District and Native Connections, we heard from Tony and his experience with #prairiestrips as part of his regenerative practices.

New research from our PI @nickhaddad.bsky.social uses remote sensing to quantify habitat connectivity in agricultural landscapes across the Midwest, and provides a valuable tool for evaluating landscape functionality at both macro and micro scales. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Quantifying ecological indicators along field boundaries in US Midwest cropland - Landscape Ecology

Context Habitat fragmentation is a major ecological concern across intensively cultivated landscapes of the U.S. Midwest. Within the corn–soybean production landscape of the U.S. Midwest, natural ecos...

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More from the Conservation Lands Experiment - prairie reconstruction at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social

Join the Grassland Rocks synthesis group as they share their results from across 3 LTER sites - study exploring factors behind ecosystem resilience to environmental change! lternet.edu/events/lter-...

LTER Community Call: Resilience, Resistance, Climate, and Production - LTER

October 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am-10:00 am - We’ll hear from 2 synthesis groups focusing on resilience in (primarily) grassland systems. One group, “Resilience of Productivity”, was funded through the LTER N...

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From @harvardforest.bsky.social - After nearly four decades, researchers found soil warming can cause microbes to break down stable soil carbon that scientists once believed was largely protected. That releases extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, potentially accelerating global warming.

A 37-year soil experiment revealed a hidden climate threat

The world's longest-running soil warming experiment has revealed an unexpected climate concern. After nearly four decades, researchers found that warming can cause microbes to break down stable s...

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Our newest paper is out! We investigated student responses to inclusive DataVersify activities and found few instances of resistance. doi.org/10.1093/bios...

Students express minimal resistance to inclusive biology activities highlighting the diversity of scientists

Abstract. While educators strive to foster inclusive learning environments, a commonly reported concern is the prospect of student resistance to inclusive

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For the past 10 years, Kara Haas has coordinated the K-12 Partnership here at @kbslter.bsky.social! Earlier this summer she successfully defended her dissertation! With @llseedsull.bsky.social and a team of teachers, Dr. Haas will work to create a distributed research network in schoolyards!

We had a great Data Nuggets @datanuggets.bsky.social workshop for Chicago teachers as part of my joint NSF and Walder Foundation program to provide research experiences for preservice teachers. It's been a joy hosting the Data Nuggets creators the past 5 years for this workshop.

Lady beetles have declined in abundance by 39% since 1993 in experimental plots in Michigan. Rather than a steady decline, researchers found ups and downs with different rates of change and apparent drivers among species and across habitats. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/94Ur50YAFBG

Latest paper with @kbslter.bsky.social data 🙂

PNAS Nexus@pnasnexus.org · 7mo ago

Lady beetles have declined in abundance by 39% since 1993 in experimental plots in Michigan. Rather than a steady decline, researchers found ups and downs with different rates of change and apparent drivers among species and across habitats. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/94Ur50YAFBG

📃🚨🌎 Now published: "Multiple Community Properties Drive Ecosystem Resistance and Resilience to Extreme Climate Events Across Mesic Grasslands". This is the result of a synthesis project by a bunch of early career researchers on data from @kbslter.bsky.social, Cedar Creek LTER and Konza Prairie LTER

This is such a cool paper, but IMO the coolest part about it is the group that came together to write it. When I first started at @kbslter.bsky.social one of the things I wanted to see happen was more collaboration between KBS, Cedar Creek, and my hometown LTER at Konza. And now this group exists! 🥳

Seraina Cappelli@serainacappelli.bsky.social · 6mo ago

📃🚨🌎 Now published: "Multiple Community Properties Drive Ecosystem Resistance and Resilience to Extreme Climate Events Across Mesic Grasslands". This is the result of a synthesis project by a bunch of early career researchers on data from @kbslter.bsky.social, Cedar Creek LTER and Konza Prairie LTER

Sifting through cross-site @uslter.bsky.social data, researchers found plots with greater biodiversity were more resistant to extreme climatic events. But the key dimensions of biodiversity that helped them cope in wet years weren’t the same as those for dry years. eeb.msu.edu/news/from-de...

Our red clover cover crop is starting to come up this spring in our T4 (biologically based, right photo) and T3 (reduced input, left photo) plots! Things are still looking sleepy out in the @kbslter.bsky.social Main Cropping Systems Experiment at the end of March.

At the 2026 Michigan Craft Beverage Summit today in Muskegon! Representing @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social, Brook Wilke on a regenerative agriculture panel, hosted by MDARD. At KBS we study questions like, How do we minimize risk and get the benefits out of regenerative agricultural practices?

Thinking of proposing an LTER synthesis working group? Our informational webinar is happening Wednesday, March 24 at 9 am PT. Join us to learn about the opportunity: lternet.edu/stories/rfp-... @nceas-ucsb.bsky.social @cu-esiil.bsky.social @cuahsi.bsky.social @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social

Congrats to Brandon Kristy, grad student in @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social Evan's lab, who will go to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to study the "unseen" partners of sustainable bioenergy. natsci.msu.edu/news/2026/20...

MSU Extension launching “Testing Ag Performance Solutions” (TAPS) program, an interactive, farm management competition to challenge participants in making practical, data-driven decisions throughout the growing season. Hosted at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social! www.michiganfarmnews.com/msu-launches...

KBS is hiring! We're looking for someone to join us as a human resources coordinator. It's a full-time position with a possible hybrid work schedule. Check out the listing, and please share with anyone who might be a good fit. careers.msu.edu/jobs/unit-hu...

Unit Human Resources Coordinator - Hickory Corners, Michigan, United States

Position Summary The Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) is seeking a Unit Human Resources Coordinator to join the KBS Administrative Team, be a key contributor in a dynamic office environment, and…

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Join us in #Kalamazoo for Green Drinks on February 24th, and meet @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social scientists as they review exciting findings about field crops ecology and environmental conservation after decades of research done in our backyard! nowkalamazoo.org/event/green-...

Green Drinks: Highlights from Long-Term Sustainable Agriculture Research at the Kellogg Biological Station - NowKalamazoo

About this event: Since the mid-1960s, the Kellogg Biological Station has been facilitating and conducting research in ecology, evolution, sustainable agriculture, and conservation biology. Join scien...

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Congrats to Tayler Ulbrich, associate director for engagement for the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research program—LTAR —has received an Outstanding Extension Specialist Award from the Michigan Association of Extension Agents! www.kbs.msu.edu/2026/01/ulbr...

We’re in Frankenmuth today for the 8th annual Underground Innovations, hosted by MiAA with support from @kbslter.bsky.social! We’re excited to share this two day journey with over 100 farmers and other ag professionals!

Congratulations to @kbslter.bsky.social graduate student, Rachel Drobnak, has been awarded the MSU Graduate School’s Graduate Award in Science Outreach & Communication for her exemplary efforts to translate and communicate scholarly research to the general public! www.canr.msu.edu/news/graduat...

Upcoming webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative agricultural principles. www.canr.msu.edu/news/unravel...

Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series

This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles.

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Regenerative agriculture research from Dr. Bruno Basso is helping farmers and partners improve productivity and sustainability through data-driven insights. He's created innovative models to support regenerative agriculture in Michigan and across the world. www.canr.msu.edu/news/from-dr...

From drones to data: MSU’s Basso Lab driving next era of regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture research from Dr. Bruno Basso is helping farmers and partners improve productivity and sustainability through data-driven insights.

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Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social is examining how soil health and biodiversity can be improved through land management. www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-res...

MSU researcher examines impact of management practices on Michigan farms

Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger is examining how soil health and biodiversity can be improved through land management

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Want to get the word out about a incredibly exciting event - MSU and UoM are co-hosting an Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit on April 6-8! Check out canr.msu.edu/ifss2026 to learn more about the event, including confirmed speakers and sessions. Also, note that Tribal members can register for free!