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Grower input needed on sour rot and wasp challenges in vineyards

Published on February 3, 2021
Michigan State University Extension is looking for your input about sour rot and wasp control in grapes.
How the Covid-19 Pandemic Affects Food Deserts

Published on February 2, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly interrupted many individuals' access to quality food. Scott Haskell argues that improved laws and regulations must be enacted to help protect food-challenged communities.
Sprouts: What you should know for your safety

Published on February 2, 2021
Think safety when eating sprouts.
4-H volunteers receive MFB 4-H Excellence In Agriculture Awards

Published on February 2, 2021
Two outstanding 4-H volunteers receive 2020-21 Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards and $1,000 program grants.
Transfer of Salmonella from Inert Food Contact Surfaces to Wheat Flour, Cornmeal, and NaCl

Published on February 2, 2021
In this study, survival of Salmonella on inert contact surfaces and transfer of Salmonella from inert contact surfaces to low-moisture foods were evaluated.
Pollinator stewardship guide for blueberry growers is now available

Published on February 2, 2021
Blueberry growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension educators and specialists provided input on a blueberry pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.
Michigan Agricultural Commodities president elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees

Published on February 2, 2021
Bruce Sutherland, Michigan Agricultural Commodities president, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees Jan. 29, 2021.
Scientists advocate breaking laws – of geography and ecology

Published on February 2, 2021
All that’s local is a lot more global, and scientists say solutions can only be found through broader views and collaborations nearby and far away.
MSU Quantitative Fisheries Center meeting dire modeling, decision-making needs for Great Lakes fishery management

Published on February 1, 2021
Nearly two decades ago, scientists at Michigan State University seized an opportunity to add their expertise in sophisticated quantitative methods to the fold through an initiative called the Quantitative Fisheries Center.
Creating innovative models to assess spread, possible management of deadly chronic wasting disease

Published on February 1, 2021
Researchers in the Boone and Crockett Quantitative Wildlife Center are taking on the insidious deer disease.