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.
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Michigan vegetable crop report – June 11, 2025
Published on June 12, 2025
Crops and weeds made a big jump this week with better growing conditions. Aster leafhopper infectivity is up, and downy mildew spores are detected. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 4, 2025
Published on June 4, 2025
Warm-season crops were hating life this last week, but here comes the sun. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 28, 2025
Published on May 28, 2025
Strawberries are upon us. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 21, 2025
Published on May 21, 2025
Between wind and rain over the last week, many growers are experiencing their first field progress slowdowns. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 14, 2025
Published on May 14, 2025
Field season has started off a normal pace for many growers, without too many weather-related issues throwing off schedules.
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