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Traverse City cherry, apple grower optimistic new climate program will address soil health

Published on June 19, 2024
Raul Gomez, operations manager of Wunsch Farms in Traverse City, said changing climate patterns have shown the importance of accurately applying water and nutrients to the soil.
The Survival of Listeria monocytogenes on Dried Gala Apple: Influence of Water Activity, Storage Temperature

Published on June 18, 2024
This study aims to explore the impact of storage conditions, including water activity (aw) and temperature, on the survival of L. monocytogenes on dried apples during extended storage.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024 

Published on June 18, 2024
Hot weather means thirsty plants.
ABC’s of changing your thoughts and feelings to change your behavior

Published on June 18, 2024
Change negative thoughts through a three-step practice.
MSU researcher developing mobile app to create feed optimal feed rations for livestock

Published on June 18, 2024
Daniel Uyeh, assistant professor in BAE, is part of a project in partnership with UC Davis to research and develop a mobile app to be used by farmers for their livestock
When healthy eating becomes bad for our health: Identifying orthorexia nervosa

Published on June 18, 2024
What resembles a healthy focus on food and nutrition may be a debilitating mental health disorder.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024

Published on June 18, 2024
A hot start to summer.
New prairie strip partial budget tool

Published on June 18, 2024
What does it cost to convert cropland to prairie strips?
Diagnostic tools for honey bee diseases online learning module

Published on June 18, 2024
An interactive online learning tool helps veterinary practitioners and beekeepers identify and diagnose common honey bee diseases and parasites.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024

Published on June 18, 2024
Cherry harvest is starting as strawberry harvest ends. Be prepared for heat and spotted wing drosophila.