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The color of meat depends on myoglobin: Part 1
Published on March 1, 2024
Myoglobin is the iron-rich protein that gives meat its color. -
Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date
Published on March 1, 2024
Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean? -
Biological, chemical and physical hazards assessed with HACCP
Published on March 1, 2024
Part of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is a comprehensive hazard assessment. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season. -
Stay in the same field with grazing terms
Published on February 19, 2024
Don’t get lost in the back 40 of grazing terms based on research and improved pasture management practices. -
Four steps to prepare for small ruminant kidding and lambing
Published on December 13, 2023
With kidding and lambing season right around the corner, owners should prepare their animals to get the best outcome. -
Michigan State University Extension hires statewide compost systems educator
Published on November 17, 2023
New compost systems educator Eliza Hensel brings a community approach to composting. -
Listeriosis in sheep and goats
Published on November 17, 2023
Listeriosis is a disease that can affect all ruminants as well as other animal species and humans. -
Pasture Walks are a great way to spend an evening
Published on November 17, 2023
The Summer of 2023 proved to be a great year for pasture walks, if you don’t know what a pasture walk is, keep reading. -
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December
Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension.