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ECOLOGY OF AG LANDSCAPES
Educating the
NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS AND TEACHERS
An Ecosystems Approach to Make
AGRICULTURE SUSTAINABLE AND PROFITABLE
Examining Interactions Between
SOILS, PLANTS, MICROBES, & INSECTS

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Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program is part of a national network of LTER sites established by the National Science Foundation

KBS LTER research aims to understand the ecology of Midwest cropping systems and agricultural landscapes. We study interactions among plants, microbes, insects, management, and the environment to learn how agriculture can provide both high yields and environmental outcomes that benefit society. Learn More >>

RECENT BLOG POSTS

November 2, 2020

Data Nuggets researchers lead collaborative study examining representation in STEM curriculum

October 28, 2020

Between friends and foes – when is it best for plants to avoid vs. interact with soil symbionts? Reflections from an LTER fellow

September 21, 2020

On-farm conservation practices to build resilience: Notes from a virtual field day

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to KBS LTER scientist Bruno Basso for being in the top 2% of ranked scientists across all disciplines!
Data Nuggets publication featured as one of the "Papers to Remember" in the 2020 LTER Network Roundup!
KBS is now home to another long-term research project! In 2020, KBS became a funded member of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Long-term Agroecosystem Research Network (LTAR)
KBS LTER in the news - recent highlights

Research Highlights

CLIMATE CHANGE
LANDSCAPE DIVERSITY
SOIL MICROBES
CLEAN WATER