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Michigan Asparagus Cost of Production Study 2022-23
Published on July 12, 2023
This bulletin provides updated cost and revenue information for the asparagus industry. The last full cost study was conducted in 2015/16. -
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Vegetable Crops
Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying the potential damage that can be caused by a pest and implementing management strategies that are appropriately timed for maximum effect. -
Soil Microbial Community Dynamics Across Michigan Farms
Published on February 26, 2024
Soil health is an important concept that has grown exponentially in the public and private sectors over the past decades. -
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 -
Asparagus Miner Facts
Published on December 4, 2015
The asparagus miner was introduced into North America from Europe, and was first found along the northeast coast of the United States in 1869. -
Disease and Insect Pests of Asparagus
Published on November 9, 2015
The goal of this bulletin is to provide basic information needed to identify, understand and control insect and disease pests of asparagus. -
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. -
Lime for Michigan Soils
Published on November 10, 2015
This bulletin covers the nature of soil acidity, the need and importance of liming the soil to neutralize acidity, comparisons of various liming materials and their neutralizing values, and guidelines for liming soils for crops grown in Michigan. -
Asparagus
Michigan ranks third in asparagus production nationally. Learn more about this spring favorite!
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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 — July 26, 2017
Published on July 26, 2017
Many more roadside markets have opened this week, as our main season crops are ripening and getting harvested in quantity. -
Predicting asparagus emergence
Published on April 15, 2024
The asparagus in Hart, Michigan, hit the snooze in late March but warm temperatures have likely rousted it from slumber, facilitating progress towards emergence. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 19, 2015
Published on August 19, 2015
Nice rains and hot weather have been good for growers. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 14, 2017
Published on June 14, 2017
Bloom has begun for early melons, growth has been slow-to-steady for warm season crops without irrigation. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 25, 2016
Published on May 25, 2016
A full week of warm temperatures and sunshine has progressed crop development and planting. -
May is National Asparagus Month
Published on May 6, 2013
Michigan is among the top three producers of asparagus in the United States. Michigan grown asparagus will be available soon. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – April 25, 2018
Published on April 25, 2018
After a cold and long winter, it finally feels like spring has arrived in our region. -
Boron in vegetables: Not too little, not too much
Published on April 2, 2013
Boron is an important micronutrient in many plant systems. However, it needs to be applied with caution. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 17, 2017
Published on May 17, 2017
Planting continues with few issues.