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Thinking of using your own canning recipe? Think again.
Published on May 20, 2020
The science behind home canning and why it’s important to only use science-based recipes. -
Teaching your children about Memorial Day
Published on May 20, 2020
What is the history of Memorial Day? -
Book applies telecoupling framework to land-use change
Published on May 20, 2020
A new book brings together leading experts on telecoupling and land-use.Telecoupling -- Exploring Land-Use Change in a Globalised World presents a comprehensive exploration of the emerging concept and framework of telecouplin... -
A Discussion on the Nigerian Economy Post COVID-19
Published on May 19, 2020
The seventh panel discussion of the Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Scholars Program's informational series on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria. -
MSU Tollgate Farm During Stay Home, Stay Safe: Sakura Garden, Hay Field, and Garlic Mustard
Published on May 19, 2020
MSU Tollgate Farm During Stay Home, Stay Safe: Sakura Garden, Hay Field, and Garlic Mustard -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
Following a soggy stretch of weather, warmer, summer-like days are ahead. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
Recent light frost events did not affect small fruit crops in west central Michigan despite freezing temperatures ranging from 28 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. -
Haugaard receives 2020 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award
Published on May 19, 2020
Kristine Haugaard is the 2020 winner of the MSU Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award. -
Be on the lookout for European corn borer in hops
Published on May 19, 2020
In 2019, European corn borer did significant damage in a number of Michigan hopyards. -
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Branch County’s Laura Johns
Published on May 19, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing. -
What is chronic wasting disease?
Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease has been detected in many Michigan counties. Know the facts so that you can help slow the spread. -
Chronic wasting disease: What is a prion?
Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disease that affects cervids such deer, elk and moose and is caused by a prion. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
The region experienced another major freeze event resulting in additional damage to flower buds in most tree fruits. Substantial rains brought two heavy apple scab infection periods and very wet soils. There are many black blossoms in strawberry fields. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
A warm, wet week brings lush growth and rapid plant development. Wet conditions could cause disease problems in the future. -
Key points and resources to keep vegetable farms running during novel coronavirus
Published on May 19, 2020
In this constantly changing environment, here are some resources to help produce farms run while keeping personnel and plants healthy. -
A long wetting period could be the start of cherry leaf spot infections for 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
With the recent wet weather and opening stomata, tart cherry growers should be planning ahead for leaf spot infections. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
Heavy rainfall and long wetting periods lead to high disease pressure. -
4-H gardening around Michigan
Published on May 19, 2020
Michigan’s gardening season is upon us and 4-H kids around the state have been busy getting ready for gardening too. -
Michigan State University Extension names Julia Darnton District 4 interim director
Published on May 18, 2020
Darnton will lead MSU Extension's efforts in Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon counties. -
Food & Ingredient Safety – Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
Published on May 18, 2020
In several past posts we’ve mentioned Current Good Manufacturing Practices, but what are those practices and what do they mean for consumers? In this post, we explore Current Good Manufacturing Practices as it relates to food and ingredient safety.