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Video: GRAS Status Never Comes From Long History of Use

Published on August 4, 2023
Myth buster! Listen to Neal Fortin's 2-minute explainer on why GRAS status never comes from long history of use.
Waterlogging and the 2023 dry bean crop

Published on August 4, 2023
It has been a unique growing season due to precipitation challenges. The dry bean season started off very dry. However, so far in July we have received more rainfall than average.
National Priorities: Research on Disinfectants, Disinfection By-products, and Opportunistic Pathogens in Drinking Water Distribution Systems Grants

Published on August 4, 2023
EPA awarded $8,492,000 to four institutions for research to improve our understanding of the occurrence and concentration of opportunistic pathogens (OPs) and disinfection by-products (DBPs) in drinking water distribution systems.
MSU School of Packaging researchers make a sustainable plastic more compostable

Published on August 4, 2023
Researchers led by Rafael Auras in the Michigan State University School of Packaging have shown how to make a bio-based polymer compostable in both home and industrial settings.
Farm to ECE: Sowing the Seeds for Healthy Futures in Michigan

Published on August 4, 2023
Through Farm to Early Care and Education Implementation Grant (FIG) funding focused on equity, the Michigan Farm to ECE Network impacted 8515 children, 396 ECEs, and 818 ECE providers.
Michigan State Wheat Breeding and Genetics published 2023 Wheat Variety Performance Trials

Published on August 4, 2023
MSU's Wheat Breeding and Genetics worked with 7 cooperators in 7 Michigan counties to test the performance of 102 wheat varieties from 11 different organizations.
2023 Survival Camp Day 4

Published on August 3, 2023
Canoeing, shelters and fire building!
Healthy summer living

Published on August 3, 2023
Tips for keeping yourself and others safe this summer.
MSU soil scientist recognized for outstanding environmental quality research

Published on August 3, 2023
Professor Hui Li will be honored Oct. 30 at the American Society of Agronomy's annual meeting.
Local government strategies to protect groundwater

Published on August 3, 2023
Groundwater can, and in some places has already, become contaminated. Local government is best-suited to prevent contamination from occurring with straightforward planning and zoning tools at their disposal.