Resources
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MSU Extension Supports Food Processing in Michigan
Published on May 11, 2022
The ability to combine scientific expertise, research capabilities and practical experience allows educators and scientists to work together and generate advancements in food, health and the environment, creating impactful data for Michigan communities. -
Apple Thinning Strategies 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Tools available for a precise, date-driven approach to apple thinning. -
Newborn Calf Care Management - English and Spanish
Published on May 5, 2022
The first hours of life are important to a newborn dairy calf's health. Using proper management techniques immediately following birth can positively impact the calf for a lifetime. -
Farm-level production diversity and child and adolescent nutrition in rural sub-Saharan Africa: a multicountry, longitudinal study
Published on May 2, 2022
Khonje, M. G., Ricker-Gilbert, J., Muyanga, M., & Qaim, M. (2022). Farm-level production diversity and child and adolescent nutrition in rural sub-Saharan Africa: a multicountry, longitudinal study. The Lancet Planetary Health, 6(5), e391–e399. -
A Virus and a Fungal Disease Cause Spongy Moth Outbreaks to Collapse
Published on April 27, 2022
Two diseases that affect spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, caterpillars are the most important factors causing outbreaks to collapse. One disease is a nucleopolyhedrosis virus (NPV) and the other is a fungus called Entomophaga maimaiga. -
Dealing with Spongy Moth Around Your Home or Property
Published on April 27, 2022
Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, can be an annoying pest in residential, urban and rural areas as well as forests. -
Surveying Spongy Moth Egg Masses to Forecast Next Year’s Population
Published on April 27, 2022
Surveying spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, egg masses, which are present for nine to 10 months every year, provides a means for pest managers to estimate how high a spongy moth population is likely to be the following year. -
Spongy Moth Life Cycle
Published on April 27, 2022
Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, completes one generation each year. Eggs hatch in spring, typically between early and mid-May in much of Lower Michigan, and in late May or mid-June further north. -
Farm to Institution Food Safety Basics
Published on April 20, 2022
Institutional buyers have a variety of options to verify their produce suppliers’ food safety practices. This resource includes videos, case studies, and links to additional information to learn about on-farm produce safety practices. -
Creating and Understanding The Cash Flow Statement
Published on April 18, 2022
Videos outlining how a cash flow statement is created, what information is provided, and how statements are used to better understand your farm business.