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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.