College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Dairy Industry and COVID-19, featuring Dr. Barry Bradford

Published on June 26, 2020

Professor Barry Bradford joins to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the dairy industry.

Immigration and Trade during COVID-19, featuring Dr. Irvin Rojas

Published on June 19, 2020

Professor Irvin Rojas talks about COVID-19 in Mexico and the implications for immigration and trade relations with the U.S.

Updates on COVID-19, featuring Dr. Felicia Wu

Published on July 17, 2020

Professor Felicia Wu joins Aleks and Trey to discuss updates on COVID disease dynamics and the potential for a vaccine.

Early Uncertainties of COVID-19

Published on March 27, 2020

In the first installment of “Closing Bell”, Schaefer and Malone discuss the uncertainties the coronavirus global pandemic is causing for our food supply chain and the economy.

The Rural Economy of COVID-19 in the Short-to-Medium Term

Published on April 17, 2020

In the fourth installment of Closing Bell, Aleks and Trey discuss the short-to-medium-term impacts of the pandemic on the rural economy.

Food Security and COVID-19, featuring Dr. Bailey Norwood

Published on May 15, 2020

Aleks and Trey talk with Professor Bailey Norwood about the impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. food security.

COVID-19 Veteran Resources

Published on August 24, 2020
The Veteran Outreach team at Michigan State University (MSU) Extension compiled the following list of resources for veterans and their families.

Local Government Financial Vulnerability: New Tools for Identifying and Tracking Challenges

Published on December 8, 2020
The onset of a major pandemic-induced recession has presented a second wave of fiscal problems for local governments. State and local governments are seeking out new tools to assess fiscal risk and vulnerability and to chart new options moving forward.

Vaccine Safety – J&J vaccine

Published on March 8, 2021
In previous posts, we explored vaccine safety and the newest COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. In this post, we explore the newest COVID-19 vaccine available.

Everyday Toxicology – Digging deeper: The dose makes the poison & the cure

Published on January 27, 2020
Last week, we discussed how a dose of the correct medication can help someone and how improper dosage can cause harm. In this post, we’ll take a more in-depth look at some of the examples we encounter.

Everyday Toxicology – Exposure to Ingredients

Published on February 10, 2020
We are exposed to ingredients every day in many different ways. In this post, we'll explore how we're exposed to ingredients and how different routes of exposure can change the health outcome.

Expiring Products – Disinfectants & Medications

Published on May 4, 2020
Did you know medications and even disinfecting products expire? In this post, we cover the basics around medication and disinfectant product expiration dates.

Everyday Toxicology – Digging Deeper, Supplement & Medicine Safety

Published on March 2, 2020
In previous blog posts, we've discussed the importance of dose and dose-rate and how our bodies absorb, process, and eliminate ingredients. In this post, we'll discuss supplements and drug safety.

Everyday Toxicology – Absorbing, Processing & Eliminating Ingredients

Published on February 17, 2020
Our bodies absorb, process, and eliminate ingredients and toxins regularly. In this post, we'll explore how our bodies process ingredients every day in many different ways.

COVID-19: Myth or Fact?

Published on April 6, 2020
There is a lot of confusing information around COVID-19 & the novel coronavirus circulating on the Internet & social media forums. In this edition, we separate the myths from the facts.

How to handle takeout and drive-thru foods safely

Published on April 2, 2020
When bringing home your favorite foods, follow these simple steps to keeping the food and you safe.

Importance of positive parenting in times of crisis

Published on April 1, 2020
New research indicates parents’ financial concerns, worries and sadness are getting in the way of parenting during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.