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USDA renews insurance option (PACE) to protect nitrogen investment in 2023
Published on October 4, 2022
Still Only Available in Select Michigan Counties. -
Data, People, and Policy are the Heart of Assistant Professor James Sears’ Work
Published on October 3, 2022
Dr. James Sears is a new assistant professor in AFRE researching consumer and producer responses to unexpected shocks. -
MSU Extension offers training for deploying equipment needed to respond effectively to accidents involving livestock
Published on October 3, 2022
Equipment needed to safely extricate livestock from trucks and trailers, move and contain animals following a transportation accident will be displayed and described in this section of the ERAIL course offered in-person by MSU Extension Oct 18, 2022. -
Joseph Rusike respected Agricultural Economist and MSU alumnus dies unexpectedly
Published on October 3, 2022
Prominent researcher will be missed by the many in the Food Security Group and the larger agricultural development community -
Assistant Professor Molly Sears Aims for Enhanced Production with Enhanced Protection
Published on October 3, 2022
Dr. Molly Sears is focusing her research on finding solutions for producers while holistically impacting ecosystems in a positive manner. -
AFRE Research Team Publishes Results on Motivations and Intent Behind Biotechnology Adoption in Dairy
Published on October 3, 2022
Dr. Danielle Ufer's study received recognition for winning the 2022 Richardson-Applebaum Outstanding Graduate Award for Best Ph.D. Dissertation. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2022
Published on September 28, 2022
Report #4. Growers are waiting for the rainy conditions to move out to get back into the orchard to continue harvest. The rainy weather has slowed harvest and slow apples to color. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2022
Published on September 28, 2022
Jonagold and final picks of Honeycrisp are being harvested this week in the west central region. Golden Delicious and Empire are moving closer to maturity. Rome and Idared are still immature. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 28, 2022
Published on September 28, 2022
A dramatic change in weather this week. Harvest of Honeycrisp, Gala and McIntosh is nearly finished. Golden Delicious, Empire and Ambrosia are beginning. Red Delicious, Fuji and other varieties are right behind. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2022
Published on September 28, 2022
Still many Golden and Red Delicious remain to be picked. Golden Delicious is starting to drop in some orchards.