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January 30, 2010
MSU Vines
Like ivy vines that require pruning to shape them and keep them healthy, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU is being pruned to guide the college, the Experiment Station and Extension into a future that needs them to be healthy and well-shaped.

MSU begins pruning College of Ag

For this curious student, it seems the economy has threatened the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources' (CANR) future, but it's a tough vine that needs purpose-driven pruning now and then. Click here for full story.

Fishing for Common Sense

Introducing the world's first politically incorrect restaurant. Click here for full story.

Vreba-Hoff Dairy and DEQ: pitchforks at 20 paces

Michigan's governmental agency in charge of the environment has been given a single-minded mission, and its hands firmly grip the pitchfork of first priority - a clean stable. Watchdog groups who've made environmental Nirvana their business apparently prefer the clean stable over what produces income. Click here for full story.

Industry groups express concern over MSU plan

Proposed changes within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) prompted several Michigan agriculture groups to express grave concerns. Click here for full story.

Climate change is NOT our fault

Much of current global warming theory is based on distortions of scientific evidence, blind devotion to simple notions and outright greed, according to a speaker at the American Farm Bureau's 91st annual meeting. Click here for full story.

Farm Bureau delegtates send strong climate message

Farm and ranch delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting Jan. 12 unanimously approved a special resolution to strongly oppose "cap and trade proposals before Congress" and strongly support "any legislative action that would suspend (the Environmental Protection Agency's) authority to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act." Click here for full story.

Climate change is ALL our fault

More than 40 scientists with expertise in climate, agriculture, soil, and entomological science sent a letter Jan. 7 to American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman requesting a meeting to discuss AFBF's "inaccurate and marginalized" position on global warming. Click here for full story.