KBS LTER
@kbslter.bsky.social
#KBSLTER advances sustainable & resilient agricultural ecosystems through integration of long-term scientific research, education & engagement with stakeholders
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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!
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January 30, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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!
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Upcoming webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative agricultural principles.
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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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January 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Upcoming webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative agricultural principles.
www.canr.msu.edu/news/unravel...
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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.
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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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January 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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...
www.canr.msu.edu/news/from-dr...
Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social is examining how soil health and biodiversity can be improved through land management.
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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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January 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger @sprunger.bsky.social 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!
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!
January 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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!
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!
Over 80 Michigan farmers are teaming up w/ @sprunger.bsky.social at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social to explore the impact different agricultural practices on soil health, ecosystem diversity and crop productivity.
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Michigan State University Researcher Examines Impact of Management…
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January 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Over 80 Michigan farmers are teaming up w/ @sprunger.bsky.social at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social to explore the impact different agricultural practices on soil health, ecosystem diversity and crop productivity.
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From @kbslter.bsky.social Executive Committee member, @sprunger.bsky.social, new piece out in Nature!
Retire ‘seminal’ from the scientific vocabulary www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Retire ‘seminal’ from the scientific vocabulary www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Retire ‘seminal’ from the scientific vocabulary
Letter to the Editor
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January 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM
From @kbslter.bsky.social Executive Committee member, @sprunger.bsky.social, new piece out in Nature!
Retire ‘seminal’ from the scientific vocabulary www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Retire ‘seminal’ from the scientific vocabulary www.nature.com/articles/d41...
A new Special Report warns that long-term ecological and evolutionary research faces severe threats, even as these studies become more crucial for addressing issues of broad societal importance, such as biodiversity loss and climate change.
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Scientists sound alarm on erosion of long-term environmental data
A new Special Report published in the journal BioScience warns that long-term ecological and evolutionary research faces severe threats from lack of recurring funding and governmental/institutional su...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
A new Special Report warns that long-term ecological and evolutionary research faces severe threats, even as these studies become more crucial for addressing issues of broad societal importance, such as biodiversity loss and climate change.
phys.org/news/2026-01...
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Our Science Coordinator, @nameer.bsky.social, gave a great talk on @michiganstateu.bsky.social's Main Campus focused on strengthening research connectivity and increasing awareness of the extensive experimental resources available through @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social!
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KBS Science Coordinator Nameer Baker encourages on-going collaboration with PSM faculty and students
Seminar series guest details numerous opportunities for interactions
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December 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our Science Coordinator, @nameer.bsky.social, gave a great talk on @michiganstateu.bsky.social's Main Campus focused on strengthening research connectivity and increasing awareness of the extensive experimental resources available through @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social!
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It is that time of year! Registration is open for Underground Innovations, hosted by MiAA and the @kbslter.bsky.social! This winter meeting for innovative farmers, agricultural and environmental professionals, and more! Join us in Frankenmuth from Feb 4-5, 2026!
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8th Annual Underground Innovations to expand regenerative farmer networks in Michigan | KBS LTER
Hickory Corners, MI – Registration is now open for the 8th annual Underground Innovations winter meeting for innovative farmers, agricultural and environmental professionals, and others.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It is that time of year! Registration is open for Underground Innovations, hosted by MiAA and the @kbslter.bsky.social! This winter meeting for innovative farmers, agricultural and environmental professionals, and more! Join us in Frankenmuth from Feb 4-5, 2026!
lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/12/unde...
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Education & Outreach Coordinator, Liz Schultheis, awarded Sound Science Fellowship from @ncse.bsky.social. Fellows will enhance K-12 education by identifying and resolving common misconceptions and conduct research to develop best practices for science education.
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NCSE welcomes second cohort of Sound Science Fellows | National Center for Science Education
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December 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Education & Outreach Coordinator, Liz Schultheis, awarded Sound Science Fellowship from @ncse.bsky.social. Fellows will enhance K-12 education by identifying and resolving common misconceptions and conduct research to develop best practices for science education.
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New paper from the @uslter.bsky.social identifies effective elements of projects engaging the public with science. Called the "SCREE" framework, @kbslter.bsky.social's work with farmers and prairie strips cited under the "strategic" element.
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Six elements of effective public engagement with science
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November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
New paper from the @uslter.bsky.social identifies effective elements of projects engaging the public with science. Called the "SCREE" framework, @kbslter.bsky.social's work with farmers and prairie strips cited under the "strategic" element.
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Congratulations to @nickhaddad.bsky.social, co-Director of the @kbslter.bsky.social, and Phoebe Zarnetske on the KBS LTER Executive Committee - they are both on @michiganstateu.bsky.social Main Campus today accepting Outstanding Faculty Awards from The College of Natural Science!
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Congratulations to @nickhaddad.bsky.social, co-Director of the @kbslter.bsky.social, and Phoebe Zarnetske on the KBS LTER Executive Committee - they are both on @michiganstateu.bsky.social Main Campus today accepting Outstanding Faculty Awards from The College of Natural Science!
As rainfall in Michigan gets increasingly severe and erratic, fertilizer prices skyrocket and concern grows over the environmental impact of agricultural run-off, many farmers are returning to cover crops to address all of those problems.
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Cover crops help farmers fight erosion, improve - The County Press
LANSING — As rainfall in Michigan gets increasingly severe and erratic, fertilizer prices skyrocket and concern grows over the environmental impact of agricultural run-off, many farmers are returning ...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As rainfall in Michigan gets increasingly severe and erratic, fertilizer prices skyrocket and concern grows over the environmental impact of agricultural run-off, many farmers are returning to cover crops to address all of those problems.
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"These important functional groups of prairie strip people – scientists, students, and specialists – each contribute to the success of prairie strip research in complementary and compounding ways." - @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social!
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The functional groups of prairie strip people - LTER
Prairie strips bring not only plant diversity to croplands, but many groups of people too. Rachel Drobnak introduces the human side of prairie research at Kellogg Biological Station LTER.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"These important functional groups of prairie strip people – scientists, students, and specialists – each contribute to the success of prairie strip research in complementary and compounding ways." - @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social!
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Congratulations to @kbslter.bsky.social scientist, Bruno Basso, on receiving the prestigious Soil Science Research Award from the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), one of the highest honors for advancing scientific knowledge in the field.
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MSU researcher honored with prestigious Soil Science Research Award
MSU AgBioResearch scientist Bruno Basso was recently awarded the Soil Science Research Award from the Soil Science Society of America.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Congratulations to @kbslter.bsky.social scientist, Bruno Basso, on receiving the prestigious Soil Science Research Award from the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), one of the highest honors for advancing scientific knowledge in the field.
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The Beal seed experiment at @michiganstateu.bsky.social, plus several of our fellow LTER Network sites mentioned in this article about long-term experiments!
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These ultra-long experiments outlive their scientists — on purpose
To study phenomena that unfold over decades or even centuries, scientists may launch long-running projects they may never see finished.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The Beal seed experiment at @michiganstateu.bsky.social, plus several of our fellow LTER Network sites mentioned in this article about long-term experiments!
www.snexplores.org/article/long... @hubbardbrook.bsky.social @davidlowry.bsky.social @uslter.bsky.social
www.snexplores.org/article/long... @hubbardbrook.bsky.social @davidlowry.bsky.social @uslter.bsky.social
Check out the feature on @kbslter.bsky.social! At MSU, some discoveries take decades — even centuries — to unfold. The university’s roster of long-term experiments includes our MCSE exploring how farming methods affect the environment and the food supply.
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7 long-term MSU projects shape how we see the world
Learn about a few of the project and experiments at MSU that span years, decades and even centuries.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Check out the feature on @kbslter.bsky.social! At MSU, some discoveries take decades — even centuries — to unfold. The university’s roster of long-term experiments includes our MCSE exploring how farming methods affect the environment and the food supply.
msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/11...
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For over three decades, researchers at Michigan’s Kellogg Research Station have measured yield, profitability, soil aggregation, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions and soil moisture in both tilled and no-tilled fields.
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30-Year Study Showcases No-Till Benefits
For over three decades, researchers at Michigan’s Kellogg Research Station have measured yield, profitability, soil aggregation, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions and soil moisture in bot...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
For over three decades, researchers at Michigan’s Kellogg Research Station have measured yield, profitability, soil aggregation, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions and soil moisture in both tilled and no-tilled fields.
www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1-cove...
www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1-cove...
Check out this awesome blog for the @uslter.bsky.social, written by our very own Rachel Drobnak @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social. Rachel shares stories about the research and outreach surrounding prairie strips done at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social!
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The functional groups of prairie strip people - LTER
Prairie strips bring not only plant diversity to croplands, but many groups of people too. Rachel Drobnak introduces the human side of prairie research at Kellogg Biological Station LTER.
lternet.edu
October 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Check out this awesome blog for the @uslter.bsky.social, written by our very own Rachel Drobnak @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social. Rachel shares stories about the research and outreach surrounding prairie strips done at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social!
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In Michigan, the final generation of Monarch butterflies are beginning their migration south to spend the winter in California, Florida or Mexico. Many are stopping by the @kbslter.bsky.social for resting and feeding along their journey! [Photo credit: Jamie Smith]
September 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In Michigan, the final generation of Monarch butterflies are beginning their migration south to spend the winter in California, Florida or Mexico. Many are stopping by the @kbslter.bsky.social for resting and feeding along their journey! [Photo credit: Jamie Smith]
From drones helping farmers increase sustainability and profitability, to plant defenses under high nutrients, to the insect apocalypse - check out the latest research from the @kbslter.bsky.social in our press highlights!
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September 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
From drones helping farmers increase sustainability and profitability, to plant defenses under high nutrients, to the insect apocalypse - check out the latest research from the @kbslter.bsky.social in our press highlights!
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The publications collected in this month's LTER Network News really demonstrated the wide range of impactful research the LTER does. Here's the list:
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LTER Network News | July 2025
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July 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The publications collected in this month's LTER Network News really demonstrated the wide range of impactful research the LTER does. Here's the list:
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More bad news for butterflies. Our new paper led by Wendy Leuenberger shows common species are declining even more rapidly than rare ones. @ZipkinLab
Three decades of declines restructure butterfly communities in the Midwestern United States | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2501340122
Three decades of declines restructure butterfly communities in the Midwestern United States | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2501340122
Three decades of declines restructure butterfly communities in the Midwestern United States | PNAS
Insects are declining worldwide. These declines have been documented across taxonomic
groups and are worrisome given ecosystem services provided by...
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August 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
More bad news for butterflies. Our new paper led by Wendy Leuenberger shows common species are declining even more rapidly than rare ones. @ZipkinLab
Three decades of declines restructure butterfly communities in the Midwestern United States | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2501340122
Three decades of declines restructure butterfly communities in the Midwestern United States | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2501340122
Today in @nytimes.com Science Section - @kbslter.bsky.social researcher, Bruno Basso, is featured as one of the leaders of a growing movement seeking to harness technology to help farmers, increase agricultural yields, and heal the environment all at the same time.
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Satellites and Drones Are Unlocking Benefits ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ in Michigan
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September 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Today in @nytimes.com Science Section - @kbslter.bsky.social researcher, Bruno Basso, is featured as one of the leaders of a growing movement seeking to harness technology to help farmers, increase agricultural yields, and heal the environment all at the same time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/c...
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