Resources
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Costs and Returns for Producing Michigan Asparagus
Published on September 21, 2016
Michigan has ranked second or third nationally in asparagus production since the last cost of production study was conducted in 2009. In 2015, Michigan growers harvested 22 million pounds of asparagus from 8,900 acres valued at $19.7 million. -
Managing Soil Health for Root and Tuber Crops
Published on September 12, 2016
Soil health influences both yield and quality in root and tuber crops such as potato, sugar beet and carrot. -
Plant-Parasitic and Beneficial Nematode Distribution in Michigan Vegetable Soils
Published on April 25, 2016
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Tuber Soft Rot, Blackleg and Aerial Stem Rot
Published on April 15, 2016
This 4-page bulletin from MSU discusses the symptoms of each disease, depicted with full-color photos. The annual cycle of the diseases is both explained in the text as well as visually with a graphic and discusses management strategies. -
A Consumer’s Guide to Local Food Systems and Greenhouse Gases
Published on April 1, 2016
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Toxic Seed Piece Syndrome
Published on March 31, 2016
This 3-page bulletin from Michigan State University details the symptoms of the disease using full-color photos. It discusses TSPS in Michigan as well as monitoring and management. -
Pumpkins, Squash, Gourds - Commercial Vegetable Recommendations
Published on February 19, 2016
Yields of marketable pumpkins and squashes vary considerably according to weather, season, type, and cultivar. -
Yields of Michigan Vegetable Crops
Published on February 19, 2016
Vegetable cultivars have a theoretical yield potential that is controlled by the plants' genes. -
Managing Manure in Potato and Vegetable Systems
Published on February 16, 2016
Both short-term yield benefits and long-term soil building can occur through the addition of organic matter. -
Celery: Commercial Vegetable Recommendations
Published on February 16, 2016
A publication about the commercial growing of celery.