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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.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020

Published on May 27, 2020
Warmer weather helps get activities back on schedule.
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.
East Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020

Published on May 27, 2020
A taste of summer this week and crop progress has been rapid.
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.
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.
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.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 26, 2020

Published on May 26, 2020
Blueberries are in bloom thanks to the long-expected summer temperatures from last week. Despite recent late spring frosts events, small fruit crops came out unharmed.
What to consider when you are considering certificates of deposits

Published on May 26, 2020
Certificates of deposits offer higher interest rates than traditional savings account but there are factors to consider before making the investment.
Building a diabetes support team

Published on May 26, 2020
Building a healthy support system when living with diabetes.