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Compost handling in agriculture systems: Disease-suppressing and growth-promoting composts

Published on January 14, 2022
Part two of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
New MSU research details lake trout reproductive response to sea lamprey parasitism

Published on January 13, 2022
Two recently published papers examine how life history determines reproductive response of Michigan lake trout to sea lamprey attacks, as well as identifying a biomarker to more accurately quantify parasitism rates.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review

Published on January 12, 2022
Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops.
Forestry Student Spotlight – Arjeta Bajramaj

Published on January 12, 2022
Arjeta Bajramaj shares some of her influential forestry experiences that have helped transform her interest into an aspiring career path.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: How is compost made?

Published on January 12, 2022
Part one of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Opinion: MSU food safety expert Felicia Wu encourages rice-eating countries with vitamin A deficiency to consider Golden Rice

Published on January 12, 2022
In December 2021, Wu co-authored an opinion piece detailing the dire consequences of vitamin A deficiency for children in many developing countries and the need to address the problem head on.
Supply chain challenges for beef production

Published on January 12, 2022
Beef producers need to prioritize input needs and put a plan in place to secure them. Currently, items such as fertilizer, vaccines, and even cattle ear tags may have limited supplies due to supply chain disruptions.
Options for managing chronic pain

Published on January 11, 2022
Many types of chronic pain are not curable, but they are treatable.
Considerations for going gluten-free

Published on January 11, 2022
Is a gluten free diet right for you?
Grad Spotlight: Caitlin Herrington

Published on January 10, 2022
Caitlin is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE)