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Training On Agricultural Trade Policy Analysis By RIS Under PRCI

Published on October 5, 2022
Trade policy analysis training and dissemination of results of research from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
MSU scientist works with Michigan dairy farmers to address urgent animal health issues

Published on October 5, 2022
MSU's Angel Abuelo troubleshoots dairy cattle challenges for Michigan dairy farmers through research and MSU Extension appointments.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 5, 2022

Published on October 5, 2022
Cool temperatures continue this week. Harvest of mid- and late-season varieties is underway.
Sustainability Made simple

Published on October 5, 2022
PSM researchers shine a light on soil carbon in MSU Museum exhibit: 1.5 Degrees Celsius
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 5, 2022

Published on October 5, 2022
Fuji, Goldens, Red Delicious and IdaRed are the focus for harvesting now in southwest Michigan. ReTain use for stop drop control seems to be more common this year as larger yields, bin shortages, and less labor available for harvesting are anticipated.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 5 2022

Published on October 5, 2022
Varieties such as Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious and Mutsu are being harvested this week in the West central region. Red Delicious and Idared are moving closer to maturity. Northern spy are still immature.
CSUS student brings together sustainability science and art

Published on October 5, 2022
Gianna Méndez Germán pursues their studies in Environmental Studies and Sustainability, exploring best practices in global sustainability and incorporating art and science to address environmental issues in the Dominican Republic.
IFLR's Kris DeAngelo is co-author on a new paper "Role and Importance of Functional Food Packaging in Specialized Products for Vulnerable Populations"

Published on October 4, 2022
The authors look at the role and importance of functional and sustainable packaging for specialized products designed for vulnerable populations. Click for a link to the full article.
Cereal rye varieties grown in Michigan show substantial differences in growth habit, yield and quality for distilled spirits

Published on October 4, 2022
Growers and distillers can use this information to select the best rye varieties for Michigan.
MSU School of Packaging researchers are exploring high-barrier biodegradable paper as an alternative to plastics

Published on October 4, 2022
The MSU School of Packaging was awarded a two-year, $450,000 National Science Foundation grant to design a high-barrier biodegradable paper (HB2P) as an alternative to plastics.