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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Course on “Global Animal Health, Food Safety, and International Trade” begins August 25

Published on July 14, 2025
Timely discussion topics are lined up for IFLR's fall course on Global Animal Health, Food Safety, and International Trade. Explore topics like evolving consumer preferences, food safety, and nothing less than the FUTURE OF FOOD!