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Leveraging Life Cycle Assessment for Informing Packaging Eco-Design and Eco-Modulation

Published on August 6, 2025
Eco-modulation is designed to promote the adoption of eco-design. However, in practice, its application is mostly concentrated on end-of-life (EoL) optimization. T
Impact of emerging packaging regulations on international trade and product safety with emphasis on plastic reuse and recycling in Europe and North America

Published on August 6, 2025
🎉 After thoughtful collaboration and valuable dialogue, our article titled “Impact of Emerging Packaging Regulations on International Trade and Product Safety — with Emphasis on Plastic Reuse and Recycling in Europe and North America” has been published! 📰
Emergency loans for farmers in Michigan’s 2024 disaster areas

Published on August 6, 2025
Farmers in 46 Michigan counties may be eligible for USDA Emergency Farm Loans; apply by November 28, 2025.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 6, 2025

Published on August 6, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Internship success helps another 4-H alum become ready for work

Published on August 6, 2025
Skills learned through ten years of 4-H involvement aids an intern in getting the most out of an internship while preparing them for their future.
Michigan apple harvest prediction dates for 2025

Published on August 6, 2025
Michigan State University Extension apple team releases predicted harvest dates for five production areas in Michigan.
Registration open for MSU Extension Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour

Published on August 6, 2025
Visit thriving local flower farms, learn how others are managing their operations, and connect with fellow growers this September.
Forestry Summer Internship – Joel Steinhauer

Published on August 6, 2025
Joel Steinhauer is spending his summer interning at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as a Student Forestry Assistant.
Dairy spotlight: Robert Tempelman

Published on August 6, 2025
Tempelman is a quantitative geneticist with key research interests in statistical genetic modeling applied to various problems in dairy cattle breeding.
Summer spike: Children’s injuries surge in warm months—but most are preventable

Published on August 6, 2025
Sun, fun and a trip to the ER? Learn more about how to keep kids safe in the summer.