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The surprising health benefits of eating ice cream
Published on July 16, 2024
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in July by learning about the healthy upsides to this frozen treat. -
Michigan Awarded Two Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Grants
Published on July 15, 2024
Michigan organizations to receive awards from the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation hub to build more local, more nourishing, and more loving school food systems in Michigan. -
2024 Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced
Published on July 15, 2024
The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program recognized outstanding 4-H members following the opening session of 4-H Exploration Days on June 19. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members. -
Michigan State University and the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru receive grant to work with Indigenous Federations to improve cultural relevance and gender equality of forest conservation initiatives
Published on July 12, 2024
New grant awarded to support a new collaborative project “Inclusive and Sustainable Conservation Partnerships: An applied approach for improving Peru’s market base mechanism strategies with Indigenous communities.” -
Electrostatic Powder Coating Inoculation Methodology for Dry Sanitation Experimentation
Published on July 12, 2024
The purpose of this study was to develop a standardized dry inoculation methodology using an electrostatic coating process for dry sanitation experimentation. -
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – Lisa Woodke
Published on July 11, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. Lisa Woodke ('02, Agribusiness Management) is currently an Executive Board member representing the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics. -
Modeling Contamination of Peaches from Food Contact Surfaces during Simulated Dry Postharvest Handling
Published on July 11, 2024
This study aimed to develop a model for assessing factors that contribute to microbial contamination of peaches during a simulated dry-handling scenario using Monte Carlo simulation (@RISK, Palisade). -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 10, 2024
Published on July 11, 2024
Michigan’s blueberry harvest is in full swing with early varieties already hitting the market. Significant issues are the early arrival of spotted wing Drosophila and Anthracnose fruit rot. -
Is that an invasive crayfish in your fish tank?
Published on July 11, 2024
Use the new Great Lakes Almanac to Invasive Crayfish to learn more about pesky crustacean invaders and how to identify them. -
Help! My alfalfa field may be slowly starving!
Published on July 11, 2024
Because potassium top dressing for alfalfa was less than recommended for many during times of high fertilizer prices in previous years, return on investment may be positive for potassium on alfalfa fields.