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“No room for error”: Keeping Halloween food safe for children with allergies

Published on October 20, 2023
Community awareness and food safety education, like that offered through MSU Extension, can help all kids have a safe and happy Halloween experience.
Food processors – Preparing for selling in stores, part 2

Published on October 20, 2023
What you need to know ahead of time to be prepared and ramp up success as a food processor.
Partnership Between SPDC and MDNR Receives National Recognition

Published on October 19, 2023
The School of Planning, Design and Construction’s on-going partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources received the National Association of State Park Directors’ 2023 President’s Award.
Helping teens develop positive friendships

Published on October 19, 2023
Parents can help teens understand the values and skills that will help them form positive relationships.
Speeding up soybean harvest operations

Published on October 19, 2023
The advantages and disadvantages of various options for increasing soybean harvest efficiency.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 17, 2023

Published on October 18, 2023
Southwest Michigan apple harvest focuses on Evercrisp, Rome and Braeburn apples.
Windy winddown – post summer maintenance for your fans

Published on October 18, 2023
Performing preventative maintenance for your fans helps you stay on top of necessary repairs and cleaning to set yourself up for a breezy barn the next time a hot day comes around.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 18, 2023

Published on October 18, 2023
Fall colors are vibrant and apple harvest continues. Growers are harvesting Idared, Mutsu, Fuji, and EverCrisp this week.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 18, 2023

Published on October 18, 2023
The Grand Rapids area is moving towards the end of harvesting apples as only a few varieties are still on the trees.
Wildfires threaten environmental gains in climate-crucial Amazon

Published on October 17, 2023
Despite steps toward decreasing deforestation, uncontrolled wildfires are threatening environmental gains in Brazilian Amazonia, one of the world’s most critical carbon sinks and a region of high biological and cultural diversity.