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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.
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-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
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.
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.
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.
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.