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Reardon co-author of new article in prestigious Journal of Economic Literature

Published on December 15, 2023
Barrett, Reardon, Swinnen, and Zilberman publish seminal development economics article on agri-food value chain models
Hydrolytic Degradation of Poly(lactic acid): Unraveling Correlations between Temperature and the Three Phase Structures

Published on September 23, 2023
This work investigates the hydrolysis kinetics of PLA films as affected by the degree of crystallinity and temperatures by considering the three-phase model structures (i.e., mobile amorphous, rigid amorphous, and crystalline).
COVID-19 vaccine update approved for broad use

Published on September 22, 2023
FDA approves COVID-19 vaccine update to protect against new variants
Digging and storing tender bulbs

Published on September 22, 2023
Plants with tender bulbs, corms, tubers and roots are a great addition to any garden, but in northern climates, they must be dug up and stored for the winter.
Dr. Foster awarded for dedication and achievement

Published on September 22, 2023
Dr. Eunice Foster was awarded with the Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity Award for her dedicated years of coordinating, teaching, research and leadership.
How to approach your child dealing with suicidal thoughts

Published on September 22, 2023
Talking about youth suicide is the first step in saving a life.
Going with, and understanding, flow key to sustainability

Published on September 20, 2023
Sept. 20, 2023 - Devising a way to characterize how human and natural systems interact with each other. In Ecology & Society.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023

Published on September 20, 2023
Honeycrisp harvest has begun across northwest Michigan. There is variability in firmness and brix levels, likely due in part to excess rain in some regions and no rain in other areas.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 20, 2023

Published on September 20, 2023
Growers are picking Gala this week. Honeycrisp is right around the corner.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023

Published on September 20, 2023
Growers are continuing to pick Gala and Honeycrisp this week. Jonagold is ready.