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Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
Published on December 16, 2025
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 -
2024 Potato Seed Spacing and Planting Depth: An Agronomic Analysis
Published on April 3, 2025
Michigan is among the top ten potato producing states in the United States with a large component of the Michigan Potato Industry dedicated to supplying potatoes for nationwide chip manufacturers -
Economics of Potato Seed Spacing and Planting Depth in Potato Production
Published on April 3, 2025
Michigan State University (MSU) has invested decades into advancing potato variety development to support and strengthen the industry. -
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.
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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 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. -
Michigan potato late blight forecast – Sept. 9 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan. -
Michigan potato late blight forecast – Aug. 27, 2020
Published on August 27, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan.
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