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Michigan vegetable crop report – July 30, 2025
Published on July 31, 2025
Cooler days are ahead as harvest ramps up. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 31, 2025
Published on July 31, 2025
Seed development started in soybeans, and corn is at early kernel development. Upcoming cool temperatures will be conducive for disease progression, so keep an eye out for tar spot in corn and late blight in potatoes. -
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips receives Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Published on July 30, 2025
Phillips was honored for more than a decade of innovative Extension programming, leadership and service to Michigan’s vegetable growers. -
Mark your calendars to see sustainable cropping systems in action
Published on July 30, 2025
Attend the annual Long-Term Agroecosystem Research field day on Sept. 4, 2025, to learn about sustainable cropping systems in action. -
Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!
Published on July 30, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 30, 2025
Published on July 30, 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. -
Using the 2025 Michigan Apple Cost of Production Study
Published on July 29, 2025
Apply the results to your farm’s numbers. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 29, 2025
Published on July 29, 2025
Cherry harvest is finished for many growers, and early peaches and plums are being harvested. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 29, 2025
Published on July 29, 2025
Peach harvest is accelerating and we have the first veraison in grapes. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 29, 2025
Published on July 29, 2025
Blueberry harvest is at its peak and more than two weeks ahead of schedule.