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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.
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.
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
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.
USDA renews insurance option (PACE) to protect nitrogen investment in 2023

Published on October 4, 2022
Still Only Available in Select Michigan Counties.
Packaging master’s grad drafted to the NFL

Published on October 4, 2022
Spartan football and MSU School of Packaging alum, A.J. Arcuri, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams.
Callus tissue versus moldy core in apples

Published on October 4, 2022
Moldy core is a disease that develops in the locules or seed cavities of fruit. Do not confuse it with other internal tissue, which sometimes forms in the locules of certain varieties.
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.