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Diseases and Insects in Michigan Cucurbits and their Management
Published on October 20, 2016
This bulletin describes the multiple diseases that affect cucurbit crops. -
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
Published on November 11, 2015
This annual guide is a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control and disease control measures for commercial growers. A version of this publication is available at http://mwveguide.org -
Secondary and Micro-nutrients for Vegetable and Field Crops
Published on November 10, 2015
Plant nutrients in fertilizers are classified as major nutrients and micronutrients. The most important major nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Plants require these nutrients in relatively large amounts. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
Farm markets across the region are opened. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – July 13, 2016
Published on July 13, 2016
Nice rains across the region are just in time for supplying unirrigated plants as they put size on their fruit. -
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather
Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions. -
Irrigation management: Measuring soil moisture and application uniformity
Published on June 23, 2016
Measure soil moisture and irrigation equipment output to ensure timely application of the right amount of water uniformly across your field. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Crop progress is going well overall with some specific issues on individual farms. -
Hardening off vegetable transplants is easy!
Published on May 7, 2020
Help your vegetable seedlings adapt to their new garden home with the hardening off process. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable regional report – August 24, 2016
Published on August 24, 2016
Heat and drought subside as harvest continues. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update — May 16, 2018
Published on May 16, 2018
After a week of rainy days, field preparation and planting have ground to a halt. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 2, 2017
Published on August 2, 2017
Use the right products at the right time for foliar disease control in asparagus and carrots. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 6, 2015
Published on May 6, 2015
Planting advanced on four good days and generally good soil conditions. Rains have now delayed progress. -
Check labels for pre-harvest intervals
Published on August 28, 2017
You cannot harvest a crop before a pre-harvest interval (PHI) expires. -
Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 3
Published on April 15, 2020
Part 3: Direct vs variable and fixed costs -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 1, 2016
Published on June 1, 2016
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop houses and market gardens are busy planting thanks to the warm, dry weather. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – July 13, 2016
Published on July 13, 2016
Tomato and potato growers should be protecting crops with fungicides to prevent late blight. -
Bay area vegetable regional report – May 13, 2015
Published on May 13, 2015
Most plantings are on schedule in Michigan’s Bay area. -
Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?
Published on January 12, 2017
Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards. -
Post-harvest wash water management for shelf life and food safety
Published on August 8, 2016
Washing fruits and vegetables properly in a dunk tank or hydrocooler can help extend shelf life and improve food safety. Improper washing increases the risk of a small food safety problem becoming a big one.