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Vegetable pesticide series: Should I use it during bloom?
Published on April 17, 2018
A pollinator protection guide for vegetable growers. -
Crop response to daylength and its role in fertilizer applications
Published on March 30, 2015
Photoperiodism is the term given to a plant’s ability to respond to changing daylength. Knowing how your crop responds to daylength should influence how you apply fertilizer, especially nitrogen. -
Bolting in spring vegetables
Published on May 20, 2020
The blame for bolting vegetables is often placed on warm temperatures, but the true trigger is often the cold. -
Second year results using biochar as a soil amendment in a high-tunnel, poly bag growth system
Published on January 21, 2016
The objective was to determine if using biochar a second year has an effect on yield and quality of the vegetables in a high tunnel production, polybag system. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 23, 2018
Published on May 23, 2018
Another cool, wet week continues to slow crop growth and field activities. -
Fungicides: Tools for vegetable disease management
Published on February 26, 2015
Fungicides are tools that, when combined with other tactics, can minimize vegetable diseases. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
The finish line is approaching, but keep an eye out for pests and diseases. -
Good time to review your vegetable production fertilizer practices
Published on March 1, 2012
Producers of high input, high value crops like fresh vegetables work hard at getting maximum production efficiency. With increased fertilizer prices, it serves growers well to review their approach to fertilizing their crops. -
Irrigation and disease development in Michigan vegetables
Published on February 25, 2013
Irrigating high value vegetable crops is necessary for many producers. Using irrigation systems properly is important for water conservation, economic efficiency and disease control. -
Understanding growing degree-days
Published on August 25, 2017
Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 5, 2019
Published on June 5, 2019
Looking forward to drying conditions! -
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat
Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event. -
Protect onions against Stemphylium leaf blight
Published on July 27, 2018
Project GREEEN onion field research yields important results. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – June 10, 2020
Published on June 10, 2020
Be on guard for an earlier than normal foliar disease season and migratory insects. -
East Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020
Published on July 22, 2020
Harvest of warm-season crops is picking up. High dew points are increasing disease threat. -
Why Intrepid has use restrictions and advice for complying
Published on May 29, 2013
In some Michigan counties, growers need to know what wild plants grow in their area in order to use Intrepid insecticide. -
Manure testing shows true value
Published on April 19, 2011
Escalating fertilizer prices make it important to understand the true value of your manure. Proper manure sampling and testing is the best way to give correct nutrient credit to your fields.