Extension
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Managing Soil Health for Root and Tuber Crops (E3343)
Published on September 12, 2016
Soil health influences both yield and quality in root and tuber crops such as potato, sugar beet and carrot. -
Tuber Soft Rot, Blackleg and Aerial Stem Rot
Published on April 15, 2016
This 4-page bulletin from MSU discusses the symptoms of each disease, depicted with full-color photos. The annual cycle of the diseases is both explained in the text as well as visually with a graphic and discusses management strategies. -
Toxic Seed Piece Syndrome
Published on March 31, 2016
This 3-page bulletin from Michigan State University details the symptoms of the disease using full-color photos. It discusses TSPS in Michigan as well as monitoring and management. -
Managing Manure in Potato and Vegetable Systems (E2893)
Published on February 16, 2016
Both short-term yield benefits and long-term soil building can occur through the addition of organic matter. -
Nitrogen Management for Michigan Potatoes (E2779)
Published on February 12, 2016
Optimizing nitrogen (N) use achieves multiple goals. It enhances tuber quality and storeability, preserves groundwater quality and minimizes costs.
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Michigan vegetable crop report – July 12, 2023
Published on July 12, 2023
Rains have brought on important diseases, some mid-season insects are flying, harvests are picking up. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 5, 2023
Published on July 5, 2023
Disease conditions are more prevalent now. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 28, 2023
Published on June 28, 2023
More frequent rains, mid-summer harvests and ramping up crop protection. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 21, 2023
Published on June 21, 2023
Harvests are beginning for some crops, while planting continues. Hot weather brings challenges. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 14, 2023
Published on June 14, 2023
Some lucky growers got some rain Tuesday, and Thursday may bring more, but irrigation is still needed for most farms. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 7, 2023
Published on June 7, 2023
Harvests of early field-planted crops are right around the corner for some growers and starting now for others. Continued irrigation is a must. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 31, 2023
Published on May 31, 2023
Insects and wildlife are attracted to growing plants in dry weather. Continued irrigation is a must. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 24, 2023
Published on May 24, 2023
If things were better, there’d be an investigation. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 17, 2023
Published on May 18, 2023
Vegetable planting progress is on or ahead of schedule in most places. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 10, 2023
Published on May 10, 2023
Warm spring weather is enabling planting to progress.