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Michigan vegetable crop report – July 16, 2025

Published on July 17, 2025
Sweet corn season begins while weather brings opportunities and challenges.
CANR-Europe Partnership Forum explores strategic collaboration in agricultural research, education and extension

Published on July 17, 2025
MSU’s CANR hosted the Europe Partnership Forum, bringing together European partners for a multi-day event focused on collaboration in agriculture, food systems and natural resource sustainability.
MSU Extension hosts Bean and Beet Field Day to tackle weed, insect and disease challenges

Published on July 17, 2025
Join MSU Extension Aug. 19 in Frankenmuth for a Bean and Beet Field Day covering herbicide-resistant weeds, sugarbeet agronomy, pathology and genetics, dry bean production and varieties, plus an insect BT resistance update.
BAE well represented at ASABE Annual International Meeting

Published on July 17, 2025
Over 40 faculty, staff, and students represented MSU at the ASABE Annual International Meeting
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 17, 2025

Published on July 17, 2025
Corn is in early reproductive stages, and detasseling in seed corn is in earnest. High temperatures and little precipitation have resulted in spider mite infestations in soybeans.
Drive-by crop identification in southwest Michigan

Published on July 17, 2025
Michigan has a diverse agricultural landscape. Learn to identify five of southwest Michigan’s field crops from the comfort of your vehicle.
Find out five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat with MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on July 17, 2025
Managing cover crops carefully to avoid unintended consequences that can affect the next crop in the rotation.
Will an improved PLC program pay more often?

Published on July 17, 2025
Testing PLC updates against historical prices and looking forward to future support.
MSU Extension’s Nikki Rothwell named 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year

Published on July 17, 2025
MSU Extension’s Nikki Rothwell was named the 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year at the National Cherry Festival for her leadership in research, grower outreach and advocacy, and for her lasting impact on Michigan’s cherry industry.
CANR Unveils Farm Bureau Pavilion at Special Celebration

Published on July 16, 2025
Leaders from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU and Michigan Farm Bureau gathered on Tuesday, July 15, to unveil the newly re-named Farm Bureau Pavilion.
The hidden cost of liver abscesses for the cattle producer

Published on July 16, 2025
The cost due to liver abscesses is more than condemned livers.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 15, 2025

Published on July 16, 2025
Cherry harvest is in full swing, and apricots are being harvested.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 15, 2025

Published on July 16, 2025
Blueberry and raspberry harvests continue while early peaches and apples come to market.
Scanner data show beef and pork producers capture a larger share of retail sales

Published on July 16, 2025
Using retail scanner data in place of publicly available data to calculate farmers’ share of the retail dollar reveals farmers receive, on average, 9.0 and 3.1 percentage points more of retail beef and pork dollars, respectively.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 16, 2025

Published on July 16, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Now enrolling for fall semester

Published on July 15, 2025
Enroll now for fall semester. Begin an MS in Food Regulatory Affairs or enroll in other courses for industry professionals.
EntSoc Insect Biodiversity Task Force Aims to Standardize Terminology Surrounding Insect Decline

Published on July 15, 2025
To help improve communication around insect decline, MSU Entomology Ph.D. student DeShae Dillard assisted in the development of a new glossary standardizing insect biodiversity loss terminology.
Early hedging for healthier canopies and better ripening in cool climates

Published on July 15, 2025
Optimize canopy health and fruit ripening by timing hedging earlier in the growing season, especially in cool climate vineyards with short ripening windows.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 15, 2025

Published on July 15, 2025
Growers are harvesting sweet and tart cherries. There is significant pressure from American brown rot and spotted wing drosophila with the warm and humid conditions.
Treat yourself to in-person seed treatment education

Published on July 15, 2025
This in-person workshop held in Van Buren County on August 18 will provide education on a variety of seed treatment related topics. Four RUP credits (core and category 4) and CCA credits have been requested.