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360-degree field tours highlight three Detroit urban farms
Published on February 29, 2024
High quality imagery and interviews show the successes and challenges of urban food production. -
Michigan 4-H launches improved 4-H SPARK Survey
Published on February 29, 2024
The Michigan 4-H SPARK Survey was developed by 4-H staff to connect youth with 4-H programming. It is an assessment to help youth gauge their interests by answering a few questions and referring them to programs of interest. -
Repairing harvest ruts this spring
Published on February 29, 2024
Recommendations for repairing harvest ruts prior to planting without causing further soil compaction. -
MSU Extension launches new homepage for DEMaND Series
Published on February 29, 2024
A collection of resources to help in Developing and Educating Managers and New Decision-makers (DEMaND) on the farm. -
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees. -
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 29, 2024
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat. -
The Partnership Playbook: How partnerships make youth programs better!
Published on February 29, 2024
When it comes to youth development and promoting youth programs, partnering with community organizations is an essential piece of the puzzle. -
3 MSU faculty named Senior Members of the 2024 National Academy of Inventors
Published on February 28, 2024
Michigan State University researchers Evangelyn Alocilja, André Bachmann, and Richard Lunt have been named Senior Members by the National Academy of Inventors. -
Project GREEEN advancing research on harmful plant insects
Published on February 28, 2024
MSU researchers use Project GREEEN funding to mitigate damage from some of the most destructive insects in Michigan agriculture. -
Frost and freeze protection for nursery crops
Published on February 27, 2024
Nursery growers should keep in mind methods to protect crops from record-breaking warm temperatures. -
Join us online for PRCI’s second Global Gathering March 6-8 in Washington, DC!
Published on February 27, 2024
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) will hold its second Global Gathering March 6-8 at the Ronald Reagan Building and international Trade Center. -
Safely coloring, hunting and enjoying Easter eggs
Published on February 27, 2024
Tips to keep your Easter eggs safe. -
The Field Crops Webinar Series continues with a discussion on agronomy and weather-related challenges for 2024 production
Published on February 27, 2024
This webinar focuses on farm management practices with a focus on navigating weather-related challenges to maximize agronomic management decisions. -
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA)
Published on February 26, 2024
We find alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) ingredients in many popular cosmetic products, and influencers on social media continue to promote AHA ingredients. This post explores alpha hydroxy acids and what they mean for you. -
EcoTek Students Continue Experimental Journey
Published on February 25, 2024
Students from a Detroit high school visited the Patterson lab again on Saturday—this time to collect soil from the rhizosphere right next to the plant root to capture the bacteria—in the productivity experiment they started in October 2023. -
Speeding it up: dual effects of biostimulants and iron on the biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) at mesophilic conditions
Published on February 24, 2024
Biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) in compost and environments enriched with iron, gelatin, skim milk, and ethyl lactate under moderate temperature conditions. Introducing iron and gelatin significantly accelerates PLA biodegradation. -
Accelerating Biodegradation: Enhancing Poly(lactic acid) Breakdown at Mesophilic Environmental Conditions with Biostimulants
Published on February 24, 2024
Including gelatin, skim milk, and ethyl lactate in the compost helps improve the protease activity and stimulates the activity of lactate utilizing microorganisms, thus improving the biodegradation rate of PLA at mesophilic temperatures. -
Unlocking the secrets of high-water barrier stereocomplex polylactide blend extrusion films
Published on February 24, 2024
Stereocomplex polylactide (sc-PLA) films were produced without using a masterbatch, including varieties with PLLA/PDLA ratios of 85/15, 70/30, 50/50, and 30/70. Blended and annealed films show a reduced moisture barrier by a factor of 2.5 to 6. -
Labeling Explainer: Naming Foods with Added Flavorings
Published on February 23, 2024
Here is a quick overview of naming foods with added flavorings, from the faculty of the MSU Food & Dietary Supplement Labeling Workshop. March 5-6, 2024. Orlando, Florida. -
The less traveled pathways for species introduction to the Great Lakes
Published on February 23, 2024
While ballast water has been a major way species have entered the Great Lakes, it hasn't been the only way.