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Pandemic Food Safety: Trying Times

Published on May 27, 2020
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government has been rolling back food safety regulations, diminishing processing safety requirements, and canceling or decreasing food and processing plant inspections.
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020

Published on May 27, 2020
Vegetable pest activity is starting for crops that weathered recent cold then hot weather.
Michigan grape scouting report – May 27, 2020

Published on May 27, 2020
Vines are growing quickly. The warm, wet week means disease management is critical.
What do youth need? MSU Extension hosts listening sessions and identifies desire for online interactions, hands on activities and more

Published on May 27, 2020
In total, more than 500 stakeholders from across the Great Lakes state took part in 21 virtual listening sessions hosted by MSU Extension to help bring to light challenges faced by Michigan’s youth in regards to COVID-19.
Michigan 4-H rolls out virtual showcase and auctions

Published on May 27, 2020
Michigan State University Extension rolls out Virtual Learning Showcase and Auctions, an online experience that allows 4-H members to show off their summer project work, including an opportunity to exhibit and market livestock.
Michigan State University researchers awarded NIFA grant to examine potential food safety benefits of genetically modified corn

Published on May 27, 2020
Felicia Wu and David Hennessy, faculty in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, have received USDA funding to study whether Bt corn has the ability to reduce aflatoxin, a toxin produced by corn mold.
Why Mali’s 2020 Agricultural Campaign Plan Needs to Be Reviewed in Light of COVID-19

Published on May 27, 2020
COVID-19 has created new priorities for the Malian government to consider after releasing their initial agricultural forecast on March 20, 2020.
Master sanitation schedules: A tool to effective cleaning and sanitizing

Published on May 27, 2020
Regularly cleaning and sanitizing areas on produce farms is important. A master sanitation schedule can help guide how frequently to clean certain parts of an operation.
East Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020

Published on May 27, 2020
A taste of summer this week and crop progress has been rapid.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020

Published on May 27, 2020
A hot weekend allowed for fieldwork, planting and plant growth. Insect pests are starting to be active and weeds are growing quickly.