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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 19, 2022

Published on October 19, 2022
Apple harvest of late season is wrapping up in southwest Michigan. Growers are focusing on Braeburn, Rome, and Evercrisp.
Meet the 2022 Michigan Grow More Award Recipients

Published on October 19, 2022
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Michigan Grow More Award.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 19, 2022

Published on October 19, 2022
Rain and cool weather moved in across the region this week. Idared are being harvested at many orchards. EverCrisp and Aztec Fuji may be ready to harvest depending on storage requirements.
MSU Extension staff expand their international experience through Purdue Extension’s Ireland Garden Study Tour

Published on October 18, 2022
Rebecca Krans and Sarah Rautio, MSU Extension consumer horticulture educators, explore farm to plate at Ireland’s Ballymaloe Cookery School and Organic Farm.
Farm Business Record Keeping Series Launches Second Year

Published on October 18, 2022
Learning series will support Black, Indigenous, Latinx, New Immigrant and Persons of Color who farm in Michigan on keeping good financial records and understanding historical inequities in agriculture and financial systems.
Egg Drop Syndrome ‘76

Published on October 18, 2022
The egg laying virus EDS ’76 was recently identified in the United States. This virus does not cause illness in humans and is not a threat to human health.
Federal Revenue Sharing: A Standing Counter-Cyclical Fiscal Policy Mechanism for State and Local Aid

Published on October 18, 2022
The GRS and the SLFRF are examples of counter-cyclical fiscal policy for state and local aid under different economic and political contexts. Targeted use could assist local governments experiencing socio-economic distress (high unemployment and poverty).
Trend Food Handling with Food Safety Implications: Nut Soaking And Drying

Published on October 18, 2022
Webinar: Trend Food Handling with Food Safety Implications: Nut Soaking And Drying
MSU-led team studying expansion of controlled environment culinary herb production across US

Published on October 18, 2022
A new $3.4M USDA grant is supporting research and outreach.
Science with pumpkins and squash

Published on October 17, 2022
Halloween is a great time to investigate science as you carve your pumpkin.