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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan hop pest report - July 10, 2025

Published on July 14, 2025
Disease pressure is high. Japanese beetle adults are active.
Michigan hop crop report week of July 10, 2025

Published on July 14, 2025
Growers are optimistic about the 2025 hop crop.