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 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.
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Michigan potato late blight update – Aug. 6, 2019
Published on August 6, 2019
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk remains moderate in Michigan growing regions. Continued confirmed reports in neighboring areas.
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Michigan potato late blight forecast – July 17, 2019
Published on July 17, 2019
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk remains moderate throughout Michigan growing regions.
