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Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
Published on December 6, 2024
This annual guide is a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control and disease control measures for commercial growers. A version of this publication is available at http://mwveguide.org -
Managing Soil Health for Root and Tuber Crops
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
Published on February 16, 2016
Both short-term yield benefits and long-term soil building can occur through the addition of organic matter.
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Michigan vegetable crop report – May 1, 2024
Published on May 1, 2024
Asparagus picking has turned on. More field work and plantings continue. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – April 24, 2024
Published on April 24, 2024
This is the first weekly report of the 2024 season. -
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. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 2, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
Growers are controlling late-season pests and ensuring successful harvests. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 26, 2023
Published on July 26, 2023
Downy mildew is spreading. -
Michigan potato late blight update – July 20, 2023
Published on July 20, 2023
Late blight was reported in Ontario, Canada on July 18, 2023.