News

Assistant Professor Trey Malone Named an Editor of the Agricultural and Resource Economics Review

Published on November 26, 2020
ARER is a highly regarded publication in the field of agricultural and applied economics; the journal publishes scholarly works on the economics of agriculture, food, natural resources, rural communities, and the environment.
How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?

Published on November 20, 2020
How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future?
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.
Expect temporary changes in the meat case

Published on May 7, 2020
The meat case is likely to look different for a period of time due to supply chain disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
Pork from ractopamine-fed pigs is safe for consumption

Published on April 17, 2020
Despite recent decisions by some US packers to process only ractopamine-free pigs, it is important to understand that meat products are safe for consumers when ractopamine is used according to label directions.
Legal vs. illegal food sales explained

Published on March 24, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity to learn and understand the process of food sells and what the do's and don'ts are.
Building a HACCP team

Published on March 1, 2020
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) trainings offered

Published on March 1, 2020
Training for food industry professionals needing HACCP certification will be offered in 2024.
More about the new USDA bioengineering label

Published on January 3, 2020
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, food products containing bioengineered material will have to be labeled as such.
New label denoting bioengineered ingredients will soon appear on food items in 2020

Published on December 4, 2019
Starting in 2020, consumers will start to see labels for genetically modified foods on store shelves.