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 – July 23, 2024
Published on July 26, 2024
The past week was cooler than normal and mostly dry, except for heavy rain in southwest Michigan -
Michigan potato late blight detected on July 23, 2024
Published on July 24, 2024
Late blight has been confirmed in St. Joseph County, Michigan. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 17, 2024
Published on July 17, 2024
After lots of rain in many areas last week, the weather for the next week will be ideal for plants and people. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 10, 2024
Published on July 10, 2024
Disease pressure is ramping up and more “diseasey” weather is ahead of us this week. -
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.