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More people are reporting handwashing – will this trend continue?

Published on April 12, 2021
Handwashing is an important part of disease prevention.
Animal Science 2021 Graduate Student Awards

Published on April 12, 2021
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 Graduate Student awards!
Cooley and eastern spruce gall adelgids: Small pests that equal big problems

Published on April 9, 2021
These tiny insects are difficult to find but can easily be identified by the shoot galls they cause. If galls were abundant last year and an insecticide is needed, it can be applied in spring when the overwintering immature females are still exposed.
MSU senior combines scientific background with interest in environmental policy and advocacy

Published on April 9, 2021
Angela Yuan switched majors to environmental studies and sustainability to better connect with her passion for conservation and water resources protection.
Modeling the effect of temperature and relative humidity on the ethylene oxide fumigation of Salmonella and Enterococcus faecium in whole black peppercorn

Published on April 9, 2021
This research investigated the effect of temperature and relative humidity conditions during ethylene oxide fumigation for inactivation of Salmonella and Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 on whole black peppercorns.
Target stem mothers to control balsam twig aphids in Christmas trees

Published on April 9, 2021
Targeting the stem mothers is the key to preventing curling and distortion of new growth caused by balsam twig aphid.
2020-21 FCWG Learning Exchange Series: The Role of Urban Forests in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation with Data and Interventions

Published on April 8, 2021
In this webinar, speakers Dave MacFarlane of Michigan State University and Leslie Brandt of the US Forest Service will present "The Role of Urban Forests in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation with Data and Interventions."
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.
Inactivation of Salmonella enterica and Enterococcus faecium NRRL B2354 on cumin seeds using gaseous ethylene oxide

Published on April 8, 2021
The objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of processing parameters on the ethylene oxide microbial inactivation of Salmonella spp.
Comparison tool for JBS high-energy Holstein contracts

Published on April 8, 2021
Comparison tool for JBS high-energy Holstein contracts.