KBS LTER
@kbslter.bsky.social
#KBSLTER advances sustainable & resilient agricultural ecosystems through integration of long-term scientific research, education & engagement with stakeholders
https://lter.kbs.msu.edu
https://lter.kbs.msu.edu
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!
lter.kbs.msu.edu/who-we-are/i...
lter.kbs.msu.edu/who-we-are/i...
Out in the @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social LTAR today for their 3rd annual field day - hearing from farmers, scientists, crop advisors, NRCS, and more - as they share what they’ve learned so far from the aspirational treatments of this experiment and partnership!
September 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Out in the @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social LTAR today for their 3rd annual field day - hearing from farmers, scientists, crop advisors, NRCS, and more - as they share what they’ve learned so far from the aspirational treatments of this experiment and partnership!
It was an honor to get to show off all of the hard work done by Mike and Lona Bronkema of Shady Side Farm at today’s MiSTRIPS field day. In addition to two prairie strips, Mike has a diversified cropping system with “beyond organic” practices.
July 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
It was an honor to get to show off all of the hard work done by Mike and Lona Bronkema of Shady Side Farm at today’s MiSTRIPS field day. In addition to two prairie strips, Mike has a diversified cropping system with “beyond organic” practices.
We braved the insane heat wave to join the Kent County Conservation district for their prairie-themed field day. We watched a seed drill demo, saw a restored prairie in its second year, and shared details of the @kbslter.bsky.social MiSTRIPS program!
July 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
We braved the insane heat wave to join the Kent County Conservation district for their prairie-themed field day. We watched a seed drill demo, saw a restored prairie in its second year, and shared details of the @kbslter.bsky.social MiSTRIPS program!
Marika Jaeger will join us at the end of this week as this year's joint KBS LTER + LTAR Artist in Residence!
Marika is a painter and scientist whose work highlights themes related to endangered species, climate change, and social-ecological systems.
Marika is a painter and scientist whose work highlights themes related to endangered species, climate change, and social-ecological systems.
June 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Marika Jaeger will join us at the end of this week as this year's joint KBS LTER + LTAR Artist in Residence!
Marika is a painter and scientist whose work highlights themes related to endangered species, climate change, and social-ecological systems.
Marika is a painter and scientist whose work highlights themes related to endangered species, climate change, and social-ecological systems.
We are excited to announce our second Artist in Residence, Dr. Blaire Morseau, visiting @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social in June. Blaire is a beadwork artist & Assistant Professor in Dept. of Religious Studies & affiliate faculty in American Indian & Religious Studies at @michiganstateu.bsky.social.
June 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We are excited to announce our second Artist in Residence, Dr. Blaire Morseau, visiting @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social in June. Blaire is a beadwork artist & Assistant Professor in Dept. of Religious Studies & affiliate faculty in American Indian & Religious Studies at @michiganstateu.bsky.social.
We were lucky to be joined by leaders across the grain chain at the Food Grade Grains Field Day here at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social We learned what goes into all the grain-based products we enjoy - a crusty croissant, beans & rice, a piece of bread - and all the people who collaborate to make them!
June 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We were lucky to be joined by leaders across the grain chain at the Food Grade Grains Field Day here at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social We learned what goes into all the grain-based products we enjoy - a crusty croissant, beans & rice, a piece of bread - and all the people who collaborate to make them!
The prairie strips in the @kbslter.bsky.social begin their 6th year!
June 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The prairie strips in the @kbslter.bsky.social begin their 6th year!
Welcome to our first @kbslter.bsky.social Artist in Residence for summer 2025 - Mikayla Thompson! Mikayla is with us at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social this week. Mikayla explores grief, love, and joy through her poetry depicting relationships between herself, her loved ones, and the natural world.
June 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Welcome to our first @kbslter.bsky.social Artist in Residence for summer 2025 - Mikayla Thompson! Mikayla is with us at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social this week. Mikayla explores grief, love, and joy through her poetry depicting relationships between herself, her loved ones, and the natural world.
The Second Annual Food Grade Grains Field Day to be hosted at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social June 10th! During this event, we will discuss the agronomic, processing, and end user quality needs and considerations of various grains. The event will specifically highlight wheat, rye, barley, and dry beans.
May 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Second Annual Food Grade Grains Field Day to be hosted at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social June 10th! During this event, we will discuss the agronomic, processing, and end user quality needs and considerations of various grains. The event will specifically highlight wheat, rye, barley, and dry beans.
A wonderful session on manoomin (wild rice) restoration on tribal and non-tribal lands in Michigan as part of our K-12 Partnership spring workshop here today at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A wonderful session on manoomin (wild rice) restoration on tribal and non-tribal lands in Michigan as part of our K-12 Partnership spring workshop here today at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social
Welcome to the new and returning teachers who have joined us at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social today (and those on Zoom) for our K-12 Partnership Spring Workshop! This event is our first co-organized with our teacher leadership committee, started after our 25th anniversary celebration!
March 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Welcome to the new and returning teachers who have joined us at @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social today (and those on Zoom) for our K-12 Partnership Spring Workshop! This event is our first co-organized with our teacher leadership committee, started after our 25th anniversary celebration!
Congrats to Sam Stynen, grad student in the @nickhaddad.bsky.social lab and fellow with @datanuggets.bsky.social on his first teacher conference presenting Data Nuggets! He had a great turnout at #MSTA2025 and led teachers through a dataset looking at butterfly abundance in agricultural lands!
March 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Congrats to Sam Stynen, grad student in the @nickhaddad.bsky.social lab and fellow with @datanuggets.bsky.social on his first teacher conference presenting Data Nuggets! He had a great turnout at #MSTA2025 and led teachers through a dataset looking at butterfly abundance in agricultural lands!
Last week, @eschultheis.bsky.social, presented alongside Kathryn Docherty + 3 MiSTRIPS farmers to share best practices + current research on #prairiestrips. The event was hosted by the Ottawa County Conservation District + attended by over 200 farmers + others in ag.
February 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Last week, @eschultheis.bsky.social, presented alongside Kathryn Docherty + 3 MiSTRIPS farmers to share best practices + current research on #prairiestrips. The event was hosted by the Ottawa County Conservation District + attended by over 200 farmers + others in ag.
Join our 2025 KBS LTER Artist in Residence, Dr. Liv Furman, for their Restore Your Roots sessions in partnership with Beal Botanical Garden & Campus Arboretum!
February 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Join our 2025 KBS LTER Artist in Residence, Dr. Liv Furman, for their Restore Your Roots sessions in partnership with Beal Botanical Garden & Campus Arboretum!
Today at Underground Innovations, farmer Mike Bronkema shares his experience with regenerative ag practices, including #prairiestrips to increase biodiversity & improve soil health. Since diversifying his system, he has observed improved soils, reduction in crop diseases, & more beneficial insects.
February 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today at Underground Innovations, farmer Mike Bronkema shares his experience with regenerative ag practices, including #prairiestrips to increase biodiversity & improve soil health. Since diversifying his system, he has observed improved soils, reduction in crop diseases, & more beneficial insects.
Julie Doll kicks off Underground Innovations with a reminder of why we gather - to showcase innovation & strengthen the bonds between us.
We’re so grateful to be part of this event, designed by farmers for farmers, to show the seemingly impossible is possible in conservation and diversifying ag.
We’re so grateful to be part of this event, designed by farmers for farmers, to show the seemingly impossible is possible in conservation and diversifying ag.
February 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Julie Doll kicks off Underground Innovations with a reminder of why we gather - to showcase innovation & strengthen the bonds between us.
We’re so grateful to be part of this event, designed by farmers for farmers, to show the seemingly impossible is possible in conservation and diversifying ag.
We’re so grateful to be part of this event, designed by farmers for farmers, to show the seemingly impossible is possible in conservation and diversifying ag.
If you’re on your way to Underground Innovations with @kbslter.bsky.social and MiAA, stop and check out the snow sculptures next to the venue!
#miaaunderground #kbslter #msukbs #michiganag @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social
#miaaunderground #kbslter #msukbs #michiganag @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
If you’re on your way to Underground Innovations with @kbslter.bsky.social and MiAA, stop and check out the snow sculptures next to the venue!
#miaaunderground #kbslter #msukbs #michiganag @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social
#miaaunderground #kbslter #msukbs #michiganag @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social
The KBS LTAR Winter Summit for scientists and stakeholders took place last week at and brought together over 90 stakeholders in our newest long-term experiment! We were part of great conversations exploring the future of Michigan ag and the adoption of climate mitigation conservation strategies.
January 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The KBS LTAR Winter Summit for scientists and stakeholders took place last week at and brought together over 90 stakeholders in our newest long-term experiment! We were part of great conversations exploring the future of Michigan ag and the adoption of climate mitigation conservation strategies.
The @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social, home of the @kbslter.bsky.social, is seeking a resident Director to provide leadership and foster innovation and excellence in the Station's ecology, evolution, agriculture, and conservation biology programs!
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December 6, 2024 at 6:29 PM
The @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social, home of the @kbslter.bsky.social, is seeking a resident Director to provide leadership and foster innovation and excellence in the Station's ecology, evolution, agriculture, and conservation biology programs!
careers.msu.edu/jobs/institu...
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The KBS LTER advances sustainable and resilient agricultural ecosystems through the integration of long-term scientific research, education, and engagement with stakeholders and decision-makers. We provide science-based information to help make farming both profitable and good for the environment.
September 13, 2024 at 1:45 PM
The KBS LTER advances sustainable and resilient agricultural ecosystems through the integration of long-term scientific research, education, and engagement with stakeholders and decision-makers. We provide science-based information to help make farming both profitable and good for the environment.