Michigan cherry farmers find a surprising food safety ally: falcons
December 04, 2025
December 04, 2025
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Michigan cherry farmers find a surprising food safety ally: falcons
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The cherry harvest wrapped up months ago. But in northern Michigan, some growers are already anticipating the spring resurgence of a tiny raptor that could benefit next season's crop.
The American kestrel is the smallest falcon in the U.S. As birds of prey, kestrels . . .
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Michigan cherry farmers find a surprising food safety ally: falcons
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The cherry harvest wrapped up months ago. But in northern Michigan, some growers are already anticipating the spring resurgence of a tiny raptor that could benefit next season's crop.
The American kestrel is the smallest falcon in the U.S. As birds of prey, kestrels . . .
