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Grant funds available for existing meat and poultry processors seeking federal meat inspection
Published on June 30, 2021
Existing custom exempt meat and poultry processors looking to obtain a federal grant of inspection may be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. -
Gerald Grossman
Published on June 30, 2021
I established Grossman Forestry Company in 1990 and it has since grown to 8 full time Foresters managing over 375,000 acres of forestland. Most days include time devoted to client, contractor, employee and vendor relations. -
How to Create a Video in dotCMS
Published on June 30, 2021
Learn how to create a video entry in dotCMS. -
Michigan insects in the garden - Season 2 Week 2: Nabidae
Published on June 30, 2021
Damsels who cause distress to other insects. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 30, 2021
Published on June 30, 2021
Grape berry moth egglaying will begin in southern Michigan vineyards soon. Several diseases have been found at high pressure sites. -
Predictive Microbial Modeling of Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 Inactivation during Baking of a Multicomponent Low-Moisture Food
Published on June 29, 2021
The use of baking ovens as a microbial kill step should be validated based on results of thermal inactivation models. Although traditional isothermal models may not be appropriate for these dynamic processes, they are being used by the food industry. -
Michigan 4-H creates teddy bears for children in need
Published on June 29, 2021
When R.I.S.E. Advocacy, Inc. agency asked for help, sewing machines in Clare, Gratiot and Isabella County 4-H homes started humming with colorful teddy bear production. -
West central Michigan small fruit update– June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
Blueberries started ripening in west central Michigan, but spotted wing Drosophila has arrived too. -
MSU programs help farmers increase energy efficiency, reduce costs
Published on June 29, 2021
The Michigan Agricultural Electric Council and its Michigan Farm Energy Program help farmers solve energy-related issues and save money. -
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics provides testing for hop viruses and viroids
Published on June 29, 2021
Available tests include three carlaviruses, apple mosaic virus, hop stunt viroid and hop latent viroid. -
World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute makes a positive impact on participants
Published on June 29, 2021
An alum shares how this event has led to personal growth, career exploration, and ideas for their future. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
The region saw 3-6 inches of rain in the past week. Soils are saturated. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
Extensive rainfall over the past week replenished soil moisture deficits, but a return to warm, dry weather is expected. -
Maximize profit with the new Drain Spacing Tool
Published on June 29, 2021
Use the Drain Spacing Tool to estimate the optimum tile drain spacing for your farm. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
The region received rain for four days straight over the weekend, and lighter crops of sweet cherries are cracking. -
Update from the Chair Summer 2021
Published on June 28, 2021
AFRE Chair Titus Awokuse shares updates and news from the Department in his last update as Chair. -
Packaging – Plant-based Plastics
Published on June 28, 2021
In this series, we explore packaging ingredients. This post looks at plant-based plastics poised to replace some of the petroleum-based plastic packaging products. -
Four Lessons from COVID-19 for the Future of Christmas Tree Marketing
Published on June 28, 2021
Because of this unique Christmas tree shopping environment, we took the opportunity to delve into how U.S. consumers were confronting the holiday season with in order to glean some information about how their purchasing choices might look in the future. -
Water quantity webinar addresses water availability and use
Published on June 28, 2021
Local decision-makers play a key role in managing our freshwater resources. -
New Planning Commissioner Training series launched in partnership with Planetizen Courses
Published on June 28, 2021
Virtual training series provides citizen planners with the tools and resources to effectively work alongside professional planners on behalf of their communities.