Extension Articles

Michigan vegetable crop report – July 10, 2024

Published on July 10, 2024
Disease pressure is ramping up and more “diseasey” weather is ahead of us this week.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 26, 2024

Published on June 26, 2024
Vegetables abound as harvest begins to hit its stride this season. Rains are bringing increased disease pressure.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 19, 2024

Published on June 19, 2024
The heat wave is accelerating crop growth and pest activity.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 12, 2024

Published on June 12, 2024
Vegetable crops and pests are progressing.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 29, 2024

Published on May 29, 2024
Initial harvests are coming off while planting and pest management continue.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 22, 2024

Published on May 23, 2024
Insect pests are emerging amidst ongoing planting.
Michigan potato late blight update – July 20, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
Late blight was reported in Ontario, Canada on July 18, 2023.
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 – 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.