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Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 3

Published on April 15, 2020
Part 3: Direct vs variable and fixed costs
COVID 19 and its Impact on Nutrition and Health of Vulnerable People in Nigeria

Published on April 14, 2020
The second panel discussion of the Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Scholars Program's informational series on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria.
How Much Economic Pain is too Much in Combating COVID-19 in the Developing World?

Published on April 14, 2020
In the absence of immediate and enormous commitments from the global community to support incomes in the developing world, we must ask how much economic pain is too much as we combat the spread of COVID-19 in these countries.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

Published on April 14, 2020
Cold weather continues this week and these cold conditions have slowed plant, pest and disease development.
Charrettes go virtual: A state-of-the-art process helps a community stay-the-course during COVID-19

Published on April 14, 2020
COVID-19 impacts inspire a virtual master planning charrette process, to be highlighted by an upcoming webinar series.
MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services

Published on April 14, 2020
Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy.
East Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

Published on April 14, 2020
Cold temperatures over the last week have slowed growth of flower and leaf buds in all fruit crops.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 14, 2020

Published on April 14, 2020
Cooler weather will stick around for awhile in Michigan’s Grand Rapids area.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

Published on April 14, 2020
Apricot bloom has begun in southwest Michigan. Cold, windy weather could cause freeze injury to the most advanced flowering fruit crops.
Farms should apply now for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans

Published on April 14, 2020
MSU Extension provides insight into what applying for PPP loans will do for farms and their employees.