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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Special local needs labels renewed for long-season chlorothalonil use on potato in Michigan in 2020
Published on May 13, 2020
Bravo Weather Stik, Bravo Zn, Echo 720 and Echo 90DF 24(c) labels are available.
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Potential survival of potato volunteers in Michigan in 2020
Published on May 13, 2020
Begin scouting for volunteer potatoes, which may serve as possible sources of late blight inoculum. Observed high risk of survival throughout the state.
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Michigan potato late blight update – Oct. 2, 2019
Published on October 2, 2019
Potato late blight has been reported in Michigan’s Clinton County, with continued confirmed reports in neighboring areas.
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Michigan potato late blight update – Aug. 21, 2019
Published on August 21, 2019
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk high in southwest Michigan growing regions. Confirmed reports in neighboring areas.
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Michigan potato late blight update - Aug. 14, 2019
Published on August 14, 2019
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk remains moderate in Michigan growing regions. Continued confirmed reports in neighboring areas.
