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Cooked meat color: Part 2

Published on March 1, 2024
The form of myoglobin and other factors contribute to cooked meat color and make color a poor indicator of if meat is safe to eat.
Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date

Published on March 1, 2024
Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean?
The color of meat depends on myoglobin: Part 1

Published on March 1, 2024
Myoglobin is the iron-rich protein that gives meat its color.
Cured meat color: Part 3

Published on March 1, 2024
The cured meat color of processed meats is formed through complex reactions.
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024

Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season.
White muscle disease in cattle is caused by nutrient deficiency

Published on February 22, 2024
Selenium and vitamin E are important components in combating oxidative stress and maintaining proper muscle function.
Stay in the same field with grazing terms

Published on February 19, 2024
Don’t get lost in the back 40 of grazing terms based on research and improved pasture management practices.
Michigan AgrAbility 2023 Updates

Published on February 19, 2024
Michigan’s AgrAbility program works with people in the agricultural industry who have an illness, injury or disability to help them keep working on the farm.
Winter hay supplies getting low? Consider limit-feeding grain to your beef cows

Published on January 25, 2024
Limit-feeding corn grain can be economically advantageous when the price of hay becomes too high due to short supply.
Sharing experiences managing Bovine Leukemia Virus during 2023 International All Things BLV Conference

Published on January 25, 2024
During the 2023 International All Things BLV Conference at Michigan State University, two veterinarians and a dairy herd owner shared their experiences managing herds with Bovine Leukemia Virus.