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Michigan hop crop report week of July 24, 2025

Published on July 24, 2025
The 2025 hop crop is coming along nicely.
Michigan hop pest report - July 24, 2025

Published on July 24, 2025
Disease pressure is high, so stay on top of disease management programs.
Packaging reimagined: Ying Liu’s mission to create a sustainable tomorrow

Published on July 23, 2025
Founder of Blue Lake Packaging, Inc., Ying Liu is reshaping how we design and deliver eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 23, 2025

Published on July 23, 2025
Sweet corn, cucumbers and garlic are being harvested across Michigan. Downy mildew is active in cucurbits. Spotty rain continues with hot, humid weather.
Long-season labels and late blight updates impacting Michigan potato production

Published on July 23, 2025
Three special local needs labels for Bravo and Echo products cancelled and withdrawn following an EPA Interim Decision for active ingredient chlorothalonil.
MSU Extension’s Food Safety Webinar Series: Selling honey & maple syrup – safely

Published on July 23, 2025
Join MSU Extension to learn about the key food safety practices, regulations, and best practices for selling honey and maple syrup products in Michigan.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 23, 2025

Published on July 23, 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.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 22, 2025

Published on July 22, 2025
First plums are being harvested while berries and early peaches continue. Apple harvest prediction dates available.
Plant, Grow, Share: Registration open for a free Farm to ECE Workshop Series

Published on July 22, 2025
Early care and education (ECE) providers are encouraged to register for this free, virtual workshop series held by the Michigan Farm to ECE Network on August 11-14.
Fertigation: A midseason option for fertilizer application to irrigated fields

Published on July 22, 2025
Applying fertilizer through irrigation, also known as fertigation, allows irrigators to apply the last increment of nitrogen to their growing crops.