Extension

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.
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
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.

Potato late blight confirmed in Monroe County Michigan

Published on August 15, 2018
Late blight has been confirmed on commercial potatoes in Monroe County. There are predicted high risk levels throughout southern growing regions.
Early Cercospora infection detected in overwintered sugarbeet fields in East Lansing

Published on June 4, 2018
Scout for overwintered sugarbeets, which may serve as sources of early Cercospora inoculum for this year’s crop.
Volunteer Potato Survival Risk High

Published on May 23, 2018
Begin scouting for volunteer potatoes, which may serve as possible sources of late blight inoculum. Observed high risk of survival throughout the state.
Sporecaster: New white mold risk prediction smartphone app now live

Published on May 16, 2018
Sporecaster was developed to predict when the white mold apothecia (white mold mushrooms) are present in a soybean field.