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Tips for food businesses planning for fall

Published on June 20, 2024
Food businesses should start preparing for fall sales now.
Mathematical modeling of Salmonella inactivation in humidity-controlled apple drying process

Published on June 20, 2024
The aim of this study was to examine the impact of humidity-enhanced heating on the thermal inactivation of Salmonella during apple drying process.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2024

Published on June 20, 2024
Tart cherries are turning from straw colored to red, and sweet cherry harvest may begin at the end of the week for early varieties.
The 2024 outlook for spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards

Published on June 20, 2024
Warm and wet conditions have sparked early detection of spotted wing drosophila, which is likely to mean 2024 will be a challenging year for protecting fruit against this pest.
Announcing Defense Seminar: William Behling

Published on June 20, 2024
Accessing Crop Wild Relatives of Potato with a Focus on Solanum verrucosum and the 1EBN Species in the Tertiary Genepool
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – John Schankin

Published on June 19, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. John Schankin ('89, Livestock Production Certificate, '91 B.S. Animal Science) is currently an Executive Board member representing the Institute of Agricultural Technology (AIT).
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – John Schramski

Published on June 19, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. John Schramski (Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, '13 B.S., '20 M.S.) is currently an Executive Board member representing Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences.
Recent study reveals what makes some Amazon forests more resilient to climate change

Published on June 19, 2024
‘Amazon forest biogeography predicts resilience and vulnerability to drought’, was published June 18, 2024 in the journal Nature.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 19, 2024

Published on June 19, 2024
Essential updates on weather, vine growth, disease management and pest control. Stay informed and optimize your vineyard's health and productivity!
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.