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  • 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.

  • Nitrogen Management for Michigan Potatoes

    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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