Mission Statement:
Our research and extension program aims to develop integrated management strategies for current and emerging potato and sugar beet diseases. Current investigations of pathogen biology, ecology, and disease epidemiology help us develop tools, including predictive models and remote sensing technologies, for use in effective and economical disease management.
News
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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.