Mission Statement:
Our research and extension program aims to develop integrated management strategies for current and emerging potato and sugar beet diseases. Current investigations of pathogen biology, ecology, and disease epidemiology help us develop tools, including predictive models and remote sensing technologies, for use in effective and economical disease management.
News
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Michigan vegetable crop report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Thanks to all our readers! This is the last report of the season. We hope harvest goes well! -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 30, 2023
Published on August 30, 2023
Extreme storms have damaged crops but growers will prevail. Farm markets have a strong supply going into Labor Day Weekend. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 23, 2023
Published on August 23, 2023
Corn earworms are here. Late-season plantings are being harvested. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 18, 2023
Published on August 18, 2023
Cover crop fertility and late summer disease and insect vigilance. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 9, 2023
Published on August 9, 2023
Growers are controlling late-season pests and ensuring successful harvests.