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Expiring Products – Food & Ingredients
Published on April 20, 2020
Did you know foods, even shelf-stable foods like flour and canned foods, can expire? In this post, we cover the basics around food and ingredient expiration dates. -
Food Security Group Receives 4.5 Million Dollar USDA Grant for Agricultural Policy Project
Published on February 22, 2021
The new project seeks to improve development outcomes through increasing economic growth, food security, better nutrition, and enhanced resiliency to shocks. -
2018 Farm Bill: What do you need to make a decision?
Published on February 18, 2020
The 2018 Farm Bill brought new risk management tools that you should make sure you understand so that you can make the best choice for your farm. -
USDA releases 2020 farmland cash rent values
Published on September 24, 2020
Understanding the processes of county rental rates. -
USDA's disaster program available for weather-related crop losses
Published on September 11, 2020
Producers with crop losses due to drought in 2018 or excessive rain in 2019 may qualify for USDA’s WHIP+ disaster program. -
MSU Extension hosts Nigerian agriculture fellows
Published on September 5, 2019
Cochran Fellowship Program is designed to support international mission of MSU -
Trace Contaminants & Residues – An Overview
Published on July 13, 2020
In this series, we explore trace contaminants and residues that can make their way into our food and water system. In this post, we’ll give a general overview of trace contaminants and residues. -
COVID-19: Food & Ingredient Safety
Published on March 30, 2020
As we’ve seen in recent weeks, our supply chain, especially our food supply chain, is paramount to keeping society fed and safe. But how do we know that food is safe from COVID-19? -
Labels – Understanding ingredient labels
Published on August 12, 2019
In this series, we explore labels on our everyday products to understand the ingredients that we consume and use. In this post, we'll explore label standards. -
Labels – Recognizing marketing labels
Published on August 19, 2019
In this series, we explore labels on our everyday products to understand the ingredients that we consume and use. In this post, we'll explore marketing labels. -
Labels – From food to house hold products
Published on August 5, 2019
In this series, we explore labels on our everyday products to understand the ingredients that we consume and use. -
USDA FSA livestock indemnity program
Published on February 15, 2019
Livestock indemnity is available for some farm animal losses -
October is Farm to School month
Published on October 24, 2018
USDA announces 2019 Farm to School grant. -
Hop producers encouraged to compete for the 2018 Cascade Cup
Published on December 18, 2018
Judging will take place at the American Hop Convention in Monterey, CA. Only one winner will be awarded the distinguished “Cascade Cup”. -
Should the USDA establish a livestock dealer statutory trust?
Published on June 4, 2019
Public comment is open until June 24, 2019 regarding whether the USDA should establish a livestock dealer statutory trust. -
MSU Forestry Receives USDA Acer Grant
Published on October 28, 2020
Creating the next generation of modern maple producers by pairing the Land Grant University Mission with FFA student chapters, Tribal Schools, and Forestry Clubs across the Upper Midwest -
Forestry Undergraduate Student Spotlight – Andy Deleruyelle
Published on February 23, 2021
Andy Deleruyelle shares his experience in forestry and environmental engineering.
