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Michigan soybeans touch everyday lives
Published on July 28, 2011
Look in your pantry, refrigerator, medicine cabinet, garage or barn and odds are that you will find several soybean-derived products -
Evaluating consumer acceptance of food products
Published on July 5, 2011
Sensory testing is a valuable tool in assessing consumer preferences. -
Pork does not have to be well done
Published on July 5, 2011
Revised cooking guidelines for meat were released by USDA. What does this mean in the kitchen or at the grill? -
Brown recluse spiders in Michigan
Published on July 1, 2011
Recent findings of brown recluse spiders in Michigan are likely from small, isolated populations living in the state. -
July is the best time to treat for European chafer grubs on home lawns
Published on July 1, 2011
If you haven’t taken steps to deter grubs and your lawn has suffered from grub damage in the past, now is the time to apply an insecticide. -
Forecasting insect activity by noting plant development and degree days
Published on July 1, 2011
Predict insect activity by watching plant development and checking the accumulation of degree days. Here’s how. -
Consumers associate food labeled organic as being healthier
Published on May 4, 2011
Consumer panelists perceived snack foods labeled organic to be lower in calories, and were willing to pay more for them. -
Farmers: say “yes” when local schools call
Published on May 2, 2011
Local agricultural experiences can leave lasting impressions on youth. -
New Enviro-weather tools help predict presence of damaging insect pests
Published on April 29, 2011
Know when to scout for landscape, nursery and Christmas tree insect pests by using new Enviro-weather tools. -
Mowing turf through the rain
Published on April 29, 2011
Mowing your lawn while turf is still wet may cause more damage than good.