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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.
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.
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.
Comparison tool for JBS high-energy Holstein contracts

Published on April 8, 2021
Comparison tool for JBS high-energy Holstein contracts.
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.
Forest-Climate Working Group Policy Platform Introduction

Published on April 7, 2021
Tapping Forests for Climate: A Forest-Climate Working Group Agenda for the 117th Congress
Sign up to participate in the Midwestern Hemp Database and Cultivar Check Program

Published on April 7, 2021
Participants will receive discounted cannabinoid testing.
New GLANSIS research highlights how invasive plants compete

Published on April 7, 2021
By analyzing data researchers can close that knowledge gap by identifying patterns and trends across entire classes and families of organisms: valuable information in a constantly-changing ecosystem like the Great Lakes.