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Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 9, 2021
Published on September 9, 2021
Corn and soybean in many fields are approaching physiological maturity. Upcoming warm weather will accelerate crop progress, resulting in an early harvest season this year. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 8, 2021
Published on September 9, 2021
This is the fifth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region. -
Aging and mental health: Recognizing anxiety in older adults
Published on September 8, 2021
Anxiety is often overlooked in older adults. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 8, 2021
Published on September 8, 2021
Grape berry moth numbers are increasing. Damage is becoming more common. -
How quickly must a FOIA request be answered?
Published on September 8, 2021
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling changes the timeline for a public body to fulfill FOIA requests. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 8, 2021
Published on September 8, 2021
This apple maturity report is the third this season, and apples are maturing quickly as a result of this year’s warm conditions. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 8, 2021
Published on September 8, 2021
This is the second weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
New Trail Policy and Law course gives students a toolkit to advocate in their own communities
Published on September 8, 2021
Community Sustainability class led by Bob Wilson provides a ‘how-to’ and empowers students to be leaders in outdoor recreation development. -
Student research on water sustainability made possible by MSU alumnus and donor
Published on September 7, 2021
Meaningful research is not always easy, but with help from the extended MSU network, improving natural resource management is made possible. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 7, 2021
Published on September 7, 2021
This is the last scouting report for the year. -
Michigan State University's Forest, Carbon, and Climate Program (FCCP) is adding fire ecology and management to its curriculum
Published on September 6, 2021
In article "E-Learning Program expanding to incorporate fire ecology studies", Lauren Noel outlines the addition of fire ecology and management to the FCCP curriculum as part of a suite of existing courses in the FCCP. -
Water School webinar series highlights water policy
Published on September 3, 2021
Local decision-makers play a key role in managing and protecting the water quality of our freshwater resources. -
Converting a kitchen recipe to a commercial formula
Published on September 3, 2021
Taking a recipe from the kitchen and putting it into a standardized commercial format is essential for commercial production. -
Biosystems engineering student uses research, academic experiences to land internship at Nestl
Published on September 2, 2021
Andrew Kearney performed data analysis to help the global food company reduce its environmental impact. -
Does corn silage fed to feedlot cattle need to be kernel processed?
Published on September 2, 2021
Processing corn silage can improve corn kernel damage and increase starch digestibility when fed to cattle; however, the expected increase in feedlot performance may be minimal. -
Michigan insects in the garden - Season 2 Week 11: Cantharidae
Published on September 2, 2021
Common flower-visiting beetles that are often mistaken for bees. -
Biosystems engineering student finds her place at MSU
Published on September 2, 2021
Alex Seybold's experiences at Michigan State University, along with a professional internship, have prepared her for a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 2, 2021
Published on September 2, 2021
Corn is nearing the finish line, reaching physiological maturity in the next two weeks for most fields. Soybeans continue to advance rapidly with the high number of growing degree days. Wheat growers should be preparing for planting in the next month. -
Heating of milk powders at low water activity to 95°C for 15 minutes using hot air-assisted radio frequency processing achieved pasteurization
Published on September 2, 2021
In this study, a process of hot air-assisted radio frequency (HARF) followed by holding at high temperatures in a convective oven was developed for pasteurization of milk powders. -
Biosystems engineering student uses research, academic experiences to land internship at Nestlé
Published on September 2, 2021
Andrew Kearney performed data analysis to help the global food company reduce its environmental impact.