Anders Huseth joins MSU Entomology
Print
EmailAnders Huseth will join MSU Entomology in fall 2025 as an assistant professor of AgInformatics, one of six new faculty positions in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources created through the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program.
Anders Huseth will be joining the Michigan State University Department of Entomology in fall 2025 as an assistant professor of AgInformatics.
Huseth comes to MSU from North Carolina State University, where his research focused on using landscape-level approaches and foundational knowledge of insect biology and ecology to develop innovative, data-driven integrated pest management strategies.
"We are very excited to welcome Dr. Huseth to MSU Entomology!” Said Hannah Burrack, professor and chairperson of the department. “His experience in a wide range of cropping systems and collaborative approach to research and extension are tremendous assets for us and our stakeholders."
With his strong commitment to sustainability, Huseth’s expertise aligns perfectly with the Agriculture Climate Resiliency Program, a program established in 2024 to help Michigan agriculture tackle long-term climate- and water-related issues. This new position was created specifically as part of the program, and a key aspect of the role will involve a collaborative effort that brings faculty together to address the complex agricultural challenges facing Michigan farmers.
Huseth’s position is one of six new faculty roles in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources that will be hired through the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program, in addition to two MSU Extension educators.
“To me,” Huseth stated, “the charge of data-driven [integrated pest management] enables this role to collaborate with a wide range of experts to bring cutting edge technology and analysis approaches to traditional pest management.”
Since 2017, Huseth has led the Precision Pest Ecology program in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University. His team combined applied and basic research approaches to study how pests are distributed across agricultural landscapes and the risks they pose to specific crops. Huseth’s research has focused on developing sustainable pest management strategies that protect natural enemies and the surrounding environment.
"We have made contributions toward a better understanding of climate-associated risks for pest range expansion and helped farmers transition away from broad-spectrum insecticides," Huseth said of his work with the program.
Huseth’s expertise will be especially valuable to the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program as he applies his knowledge to the Great Lakes region. With a strong commitment to extension, Huseth will work to deliver solutions directly to Michigan’s growers.
“Improving the stability of these production systems will be crucial to meeting the needs of an interconnected population spanning rural to metropolitan areas in the Great Lakes region and beyond,” he said.
