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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.
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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.
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MSU Extension’s grape scouting reports for 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
Michigan State University Extension will provide weekly reports of scouting efforts across the state, covering many parts of grape growing including vine phenology and horticultural updates, pest and disease management, and weather.
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Grape scouting report – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
Vines are growing quickly. The warm, wet week means disease management is critical.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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East Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
A taste of summer this week and crop progress has been rapid.
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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
Warmer weather helps get activities back on schedule.
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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.
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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.
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Strategies to cope with family stress
Published on May 26, 2020
Coping strategies to guide you and your family when dealing with everyday stress and crisis situations.
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New blueberry stem gall wasp fact sheet available in English and Spanish
Published on May 26, 2020
Includes recommendations for managing stem gall wasp in highbush blueberries based on MSU research.
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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.
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Building a diabetes support team
Published on May 26, 2020
Building a healthy support system when living with diabetes.
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Physical activity can improve the health and well-being of older adults
Published on May 26, 2020
Including regular physical activity in your lifestyle can reduce health risks associated with chronic disease.
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Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101: Late spring tips
Published on May 26, 2020
When can I plant my vegetable seeds and transplants in the garden?
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Do I always need to replant soybeans after a frost event?
Published on May 26, 2020
Patience is the farmer’s biggest virtue when it comes to making replanting decisions due to freeze.
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Controlling common asparagus beetle during harvest season
Published on May 26, 2020
Common asparagus beetle egglaying during harvest can cause major financial loss; get updated on products available for control.
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A tale of two cutworms: Cutworm control in asparagus
Published on May 26, 2020
Spring time is cutworm time in asparagus. Learn about their biology and control.
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Fruitworm control in blueberries for 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Check monitoring traps to set biofix and Enviroweather to guide timings for fruitworm integrated pest management.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
A warm week brings rapid plant development and lots of insect activity. Wet conditions this week could cause disease infections.
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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Our region has gone from cool and dry to hot and humid in a few short days.
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Hot weather causing rapid blueberry bloom
Published on May 26, 2020
Warm temperatures are making flowers open and age rapidly.
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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.
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Is a low credit score keeping you from buying a home
Published on May 26, 2020
Bankruptcy and foreclosure can be overcome when trying to purchase a home.
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COVID-19 videos in Spanish for dairy employees
Published on May 22, 2020
To minimize the chance of spread of COVID-19 in dairy workers, provide access to information in their native language.
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A new resource for tribal officials
Published on May 22, 2020
Comprehensive resources webpage shares valuable tools and policy insights for Michigan’s 12 sovereign nations impacted by novel coronavirus
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AFRE Faculty Participate in African Development Bank Session on Agricultural Policy Responses to COVID-19
Published on May 22, 2020
The ADBG sponsored event was entitled "Building Resilience in Food Systems and Agricultural Value Chains: Agricultural Policy Responses to COVID-19 in Africa”.
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Programas federales para productores frente al coronavirus / Federal programs for farmers amidst novel coronavirus
Published on May 22, 2020
Educadores de Extensión en MSU crearon videos para guiar a los productores Latinos a elegir programas. / MSU Extension Educators have created videos to guide Latinx farmers to choose support programs.
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COVID-19 fiscal strategy and resource guides
Published on May 22, 2020
Guides help local governments through the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19.
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Fire blight risk very high in Michigan: Consider treatment options
Published on May 22, 2020
The risk for blossom blight infection is extreme for May 23-27, 2020. Kasumin is best for control in Fruit Ridge orchards where we have diagnosed streptomycin resistance in the fire blight pathogen. Streptomycin and Kasumin are best in other areas.
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Smart bulbs and plants for the summer garden
Published on May 22, 2020
Diversify your garden with unique bulbs and summer blooming plants.
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Garlic mustard: Michigan’s worst woodland weed
Published on May 22, 2020
This invasive weed is rapidly taking over the forest floor, replacing important habitat for plants and animals alike.
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How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn
Published on May 22, 2020
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective this spring. Here’s how to choose and use the right one for your lawn.
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Weekly Beet - May 22, 2020
Published on May 22, 2020
In this newsletter - * Scheduled Event – Alex Moauro - Physiology – Comprehensive Exam. * Department Requests that 2020 Graduating Students complete a survey to be included on the 2020 Graduate spotlight.
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Entomology’s Bugged on remote working and flourishing
Published on May 22, 2020
Constraints for containing the novel coronavirus are keeping most of us off campus, but work, challenges and success continue as you’ll see in this issue of Bugged.
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Is your food or farming business as resilient as a prairie?
Published on May 22, 2020
Does your business have the assets it needs to survive the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Smart gardening with deer: Deer-resistant summer bulbs, rhizomes, tubers and corms
Published on May 21, 2020
Summer blooming bulbs, rhizomes, tubers and corms that are planted in spring and early summer are avoided by deer.
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How does flooding affect soybean germination?
Published on May 21, 2020
Important information about soybean fields planted prior to the recent heavy rain events.
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Central Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020
Published on May 21, 2020
Cold, frost, rain…what’s next?
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Assessing low temperature injury to soybeans
Published on May 21, 2020
Determine if emerged plants that experienced low temperature damage are still viable.
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Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020
Published on May 21, 2020
High rainfall totals from this past week have put field work on hold, but warmer weather is on the way to get planted crops up and growing.
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MSU Extension offers free farm stress webinars
Published on May 21, 2020
Learn about how stress affects farm families from the comfort of your home.
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Hop training
Published on May 21, 2020
Best practices include proper bine selection and training date.
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Planting considerations for dry beans the topic of next week’s Virtual Breakfast
Published on May 21, 2020
Michigan State University dry bean specialist Scott Bales to discuss preparations for planting dry beans on the May 28, 2020, Field Crops Virtual Breakfast.
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Get ready for the Tri-State Precision Ag Webinar on June 23
Published on May 21, 2020
Join us for the first 2020 Tri-State Precision Ag Day online webinar on June 23 at 6 p.m.
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MSU announces new Center for PFAS Research
Published on May 20, 2020
The Center for PFAS Research brings together faculty from across Michigan State University to study the health and environmental issues around PFAS chemicals.
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Smart gardening with deer: Buffet versus buffer garden designs
Published on May 20, 2020
Follow these planting techniques and plant suggestions to limit deer damage and better share space with wildlife.
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Extension Master Gardener class attracts generations of learners
Published on May 20, 2020
Marquette County Extension Master Gardener trainees span each decade from the 1930s to 1990s.
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Michigan flood: Resources to assist flood-impacted areas
Published on May 20, 2020
Recent flooding has submerged communities and neighborhoods, and left many Michigan residents with unanswered questions.
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Bolting in spring vegetables
Published on May 20, 2020
The blame for bolting vegetables is often placed on warm temperatures, but the true trigger is often the cold.
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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 20, 2020
Published on May 20, 2020
Excessive rain stops activity on most vegetable sites.
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East Michigan vegetable update – May 20, 2020
Published on May 20, 2020
There were one or two good planting days in the last week. Now growers are waiting for some drying conditions.
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Thinking of using your own canning recipe? Think again.
Published on May 20, 2020
The science behind home canning and why it’s important to only use science-based recipes.
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Teaching your children about Memorial Day
Published on May 20, 2020
What is the history of Memorial Day?
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A Discussion on the Nigerian Economy Post COVID-19
Published on May 19, 2020
The seventh panel discussion of the Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Scholars Program's informational series on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria.
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What's the next zoonotic pandemic that will affect global food safety and security?
Published on May 19, 2020
Almost all recent pandemics originate in animals and nearly half of those are directly linked to global environmental degradation. More robust agriculture and food production systems must be in place to survive the next pandemic and economic down turn.
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Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Branch County’s Laura Johns
Published on May 19, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.
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What is chronic wasting disease?
Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease has been detected in many Michigan counties. Know the facts so that you can help slow the spread.
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Chronic wasting disease: What is a prion?
Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disease that affects cervids such deer, elk and moose and is caused by a prion.
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Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
Following a soggy stretch of weather, warmer, summer-like days are ahead.
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A long wetting period could be the start of cherry leaf spot infections for 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
With the recent wet weather and opening stomata, tart cherry growers should be planning ahead for leaf spot infections.
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West central Michigan small fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
Recent light frost events did not affect small fruit crops in west central Michigan despite freezing temperatures ranging from 28 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
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East Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
The region experienced another major freeze event resulting in additional damage to flower buds in most tree fruits. Substantial rains brought two heavy apple scab infection periods and very wet soils. There are many black blossoms in strawberry fields.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
A warm, wet week brings lush growth and rapid plant development. Wet conditions could cause disease problems in the future.
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4-H gardening around Michigan
Published on May 19, 2020
Michigan’s gardening season is upon us and 4-H kids around the state have been busy getting ready for gardening too.
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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
Heavy rainfall and long wetting periods lead to high disease pressure.
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Haugaard receives 2020 MSU Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award
Published on May 19, 2020
Kristine Haugaard is the 2020 winner of the MSU Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award.
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Key points and resources to keep vegetable farms running during novel coronavirus
Published on May 19, 2020
In this constantly changing environment, here are some resources to help produce farms run while keeping personnel and plants healthy.
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Be on the lookout for European corn borer in hops
Published on May 19, 2020
In 2019, European corn borer did significant damage in a number of Michigan hopyards.
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Michigan State University Extension names Julia Darnton District 4 interim director
Published on May 18, 2020
Darnton will lead MSU Extension's efforts in Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon counties.
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Food & Ingredient Safety – Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
Published on May 18, 2020
In several past posts we’ve mentioned Current Good Manufacturing Practices, but what are those practices and what do they mean for consumers? In this post, we explore Current Good Manufacturing Practices as it relates to food and ingredient safety.
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Some data and knowledge gaps that limit our ability to respond quickly and precisely to the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on May 18, 2020
This blog is a revised version of remarks presented at the African Development Bank’s webinar “COVID-19’s Disruption of Africa’s Transformed Food Supply Chains”, held on May 18, 2020
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Cereal Prices Have Resisted (so far) to COVID-19 in Mali
Published on May 18, 2020
Malian households are facing sharp price increases on staple foods due to government declaration of the first cases of COVID-19.
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Policy Strategies to support African food supply chains in and after the COVID-19 Crisis
Published on May 18, 2020
This blog is a revised version of remarks presented at the African Development Bank’s webinar “COVID-19’s Disruption of Africa’s Transformed Food Supply Chains”, held on May 18, 2020
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NCI, FBCI announce two virtual community engagement webinars in June
Published on May 18, 2020
The National Charrette Institute and the Form-Based Codes Institute partner to deliver webinars on the topics of tools and techniques and equitable inclusion for virtual community engagement.
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CANR Outstanding Student Leader talks about making an impact
Published on May 18, 2020
MSU graduate Lauren Heberling shared how the little things in life can create changes in the world around us.
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Woods named director of Michigan State University Extension Product Center
Published on May 18, 2020
Woods brings 20 years of experience in the research, food and agriculture industries.
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Institute of Agricultural Technology student shares his career path
Published on May 18, 2020
Bryan Hammis, in the IAT agricultural operations program, found MSU at the right time to help him pursue his passions in agriculture and farming.
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Closing Bell Episode 7
Published on May 17, 2020
Closing Bell: A Conservation with MSU Agricultural Economists, featuring hosts K. Aleks Schaefer, JD, PhD and Trey Malone, PhD from the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics
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PRCI Announces Upcoming Webinar on Mobile Phone Survey Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on May 15, 2020
Please join us on May 28th at 10AM ET as we kickoff our PRCI Webinar Series with a webinar on conducting survey research in the time of lockdowns and beyond
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How to move your community’s master plan process online: A case study
Published on May 15, 2020
A Collaborative Master Plan Process employs multiple online platforms, hears from a wide cross-section of residents, and never misses a beat.
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No state oversight of planning, zoning; limited central database of zoning ordinances
Published on May 15, 2020
While there is no state oversight of planning and zoning, there is a statewide database of zoning ordinances in Michigan.
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How to start a successful food business in Michigan
Published on May 15, 2020
MSU Extension offers "How to Have a Successful Cottage Food Business in Michigan" using webinars and online programming.
