Extension Articles

Michigan potato late blight detected on September 14, 2022

Published on September 15, 2022
Late blight reported in three additional commercial potato fields in Montcalm County, Michigan.
Michigan potato late blight detected on September 6 and 7, 2022

Published on September 8, 2022
Potato late blight reported in two commercial field areas in Montcalm County, Michigan.
Michigan vegetable crop report - August 17, 2022

Published on August 17, 2022
Last week was ideal for disease development as Gulf of Mexico air brought high dew points.
Michigan vegetable crop report - August 10, 2022

Published on August 10, 2022
Last week was ideal for disease development as Gulf of Mexico air brought high dew points.
Michigan vegetable crop report - July 27, 2022

Published on July 27, 2022
Much of the Lower Peninsula received a good soaking this week, harvest is strong, and managing key insects and diseases continue.
Michigan vegetable crop report - July 21, 2022

Published on July 21, 2022
The disease and insect management season is upon us.
Michigan vegetable crop report - July 14, 2022

Published on July 14, 2022
The disease and insect management season is upon us.
Michigan vegetable crop report - June 30, 2022

Published on June 30, 2022
Heat related symptoms on plants are evident now, affecting quality of some crops and delaying or stunting growth in others.
Michigan vegetable crop report - June 23, 2022

Published on June 23, 2022
The rollercoaster weather has created conditions supportive of oomycete pathogens like Phytophthora and downy mildew, and hot/dry weather-loving insects like thrips, mites and aphids.
Michigan vegetable crop report - June 15, 2022

Published on June 15, 2022
Extreme weather has adjusted schedules for earlier morning starts for more comfortable laboring, and some growers are documenting damage.