Extension Articles

Michigan vegetable crop report – July 28, 2021

Published on July 28, 2021
Diseases are showing up after a recent bout of favorable weather.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 21, 2021

Published on July 21, 2021
We are waiting on melons and watermelons to complete the full assortment of Michigan summer vegetables at market. Disease pressure is high.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 14, 2021

Published on July 14, 2021
The first significant harvests of sweet corn and snap beans started this week. Disease and nutrient-related symptoms are showing up following prolonged wet period.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 7, 2021

Published on July 7, 2021
Vegetable report for the holiday week.
Michigan potato late blight forecast – July 1, 2021

Published on July 1, 2021
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk high in the central and western Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 30, 2021

Published on June 30, 2021
From Sahara to slugs, Michigan growers are dealing with our big weather swing.
Michigan potato late blight forecast – June 23, 2021

Published on June 24, 2021
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk medium in the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 23, 2021

Published on June 24, 2021
A prolonged period of precipitation is in the forecast for next week, which could slow planting progress and field management processes.
Potential survival of potato volunteers in Michigan in 2021

Published on May 19, 2021
Begin scouting for volunteer potatoes, which may serve as possible sources of late blight inoculum. Observed high risk of survival throughout the state.
Michigan potato late blight forecast – Sept. 9 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan.