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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 3, 2022

Published on August 3, 2022
Early maturity testing results, early varieties just beginning to show signs of maturity in the Grand Rapids area.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 3, 2022

Published on August 3, 2022
Veraison is here. Harvest is coming!
2022 Farm Animal Camp: Day 1

Published on August 2, 2022
Welcome to the first day of Farm Animal Camp!
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

Published on August 2, 2022
Grapes are entering veraison. Fall bearing raspberries are beginning to color up ahead of harvest.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

Published on August 2, 2022
Tart cherry harvest is ongoing in northwest Michigan; fruit quality is still holding but fruit is starting to soften as it ripens. Brix levels are high in tart cherries this season.
FDA CVM attempting to clarify ear implant labels for reimplant use

Published on August 2, 2022
After June 2023, reimplanting cattle with an ear implant that is not permitted for reimplantation on the label will no longer be appropriate.
Michigan Good Food Charter informs recommendations to the White House Conference on Nutrition

Published on August 2, 2022
See CRFS's recommendations for the national strategy to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases and disparities.
Effect of bed-depth on Inactivation of Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 During Hot-Air Drying of Fresh Cut Apple Cubes

Published on August 2, 2022
Previous research evaluated the effect of hot-air drying of apple cubes on the lethality of two microorganisms at two temperatures. However, the effect of the drying bed depth on the lethality of the drying process is still unknown.
2022 MSU Tollgate Farm Horse Camp: Equine Science

Published on August 1, 2022
Check out the exciting activities horse camp was up to during this week of Horse Camp!
Nature's Engineers Camp: Garden Kitchen Recipes

Published on August 1, 2022
All our Nature's Engineers Camp Week's recipes!