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Black fungi help protect wood, but it’s useless to you.

Published on November 12, 2018
Research conducted, by a (poor) PHD candidate, in Norway and in the Netherlands finds a fungus that can protect wood from rotting.
Alumnus Salwan Yaqo: Helping Others and Giving Back

Published on November 12, 2018
Alumnus Salwan Yaqo came back to campus to share his experiences as a food industry professional at Meijer and provide students with context for tools and skills they're currently learning.
New Methods for Fighting White-Nose Syndrome in Bats

Published on November 10, 2018
White-Nose Syndrome, caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) is a devasting disease which has killed millions of hibernating bats in North America.
Mushroom-Algae Solar Cells

Published on November 10, 2018
In the field, it is not unusual to encounter fungi with a diverse microbiota on their caps, which sometime includes the green stains of algae. EurekAlert reported this week on an article published in Nano Letters.
Experts, Entrepreneurs, and Retailers at Making It In Michigan 2018

Published on November 9, 2018
Hosted by the MSU Product Center, the 11th annual Making it in Michigan conference and trade show drew more than 166 vendors and 200 conference attendees to this state-wide food industry event.
Charitable IRA Rollover Distributions

Published on November 9, 2018
Donors aged 70½ or older can make tax-free IRA distributions by making a special gift to charity.
Just a swinging, sliding and climbing!

Published on November 8, 2018
There are many benefits to unstructured playground time for children of all ages.
Manage chronic conditions by making an action plan

Published on November 8, 2018
Action plans can help you take care of yourself.
An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 5 - Manure utilization

Published on November 8, 2018
Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.
Clinton County 4-H youth represent Michigan at the 2018 North American Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest

Published on November 8, 2018
Five 4-H members from Clinton County represented Michigan at the 39th annual North American Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest on Nov. 2 and 3.