College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Academics

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• Symposium: Developing industry evidence to support validation of process controls. A tree nut case study

  Published on May 9, 2023
  Linda J. Harris at the American Spice Trade Association Symposium: Update on the science of food safety treatment methods to control Salmonella in spices

• Symposium: FDA perspective on approaches for treating spices to increase safety

  Published on May 9, 2023
  Elizabeth Grasso-Kelley at American Spice Trade Association Symposium: Update on the science of food safety treatment methods to control Salmonella in spices

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2023

  Published on May 9, 2023
  Fruit trees are in bloom. This week will bring warm and dry conditions across the region.

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  Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $31,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

  Published on May 8, 2023
  Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers.

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  Scientists scrutinize elements flowing through food trade

  Published on May 8, 2023
  A flood of nitrogen and phosphorus increase as global food trading steps up, with unknown environmental consequences. Explored in Nature Communications

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  Initiative launches to strengthen small-town, rural tourism in Roscommon County, Michigan

  Published on May 8, 2023
  Roscommon Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State University Extension forge partnership to strengthen rural, small-town tourism.

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  MSU hosts legislators to showcase AgBioResearch, Extension programming

  Published on May 8, 2023
  State legislators tour campus greenhouses, South Campus Animal Farms

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  Twenty-three Michigan 4-H volunteers honored for 50 years of service by Michigan State University Extension

  Published on May 8, 2023
  In 2023, Michigan State University Extension celebrated 23 volunteers who united with youth for half a century. These individuals have provided 50 or more years of service to Michigan 4-H and youth in their communities.

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  The cone wars: How do we stop them?

  Published on May 8, 2023
  Removing Fraser fir cones is a costly, labor-intensive practice, but recent research provides some new management options.

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  Veterinary Feed Directive at 5 years: swine producer and veterinarian survey exploring how VFD guidelines have affected swine herd health and management practices in Michigan

  Published on May 5, 2023
  The MSU Extension Pork Team conducted a survey of Michigan swine producers and swine veterinarians to determine if Veterinary Feed Directive guidelines have affected the health of their herds or their management practices.