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 potato late blight detected on September 14, 2022
Published on September 15, 2022
Late blight reported in three additional commercial potato fields in Montcalm County, Michigan. -
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 - August 17, 2022
Published on August 17, 2022
Last week was ideal for disease development as Gulf of Mexico air brought high dew points. -
Michigan vegetable crop report - August 10, 2022
Published on August 10, 2022
Last week was ideal for disease development as Gulf of Mexico air brought high dew points. -
Michigan vegetable crop report - July 27, 2022
Published on July 27, 2022
Much of the Lower Peninsula received a good soaking this week, harvest is strong, and managing key insects and diseases continue.
