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  Potatoes

  When thinking about side dishes, one of the first sides that are thought of are potatoes. MSU Extension offers exploration of this vegetable through educational opportunities provided by experts to inform and incorporate your interests.

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  Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Vegetable Crops (E3293)

  Published on November 23, 2015
  Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying the potential damage that can be caused by a pest and implementing management strategies that are appropriately timed for maximum effect.

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  Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers (E0312)

  Published on November 11, 2015
  This annual guide is a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control and disease control measures for commercial growers. A version of this publication is available at http://mwveguide.org

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  Potato Diseases: Common Scab of Potato (E2990)

  Published on October 23, 2015
  Common Scab: Streptomyces scabies (Thaxter) Waksman & Henrici. (Actinobacteria, Actinomycetales)

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  Lime for Michigan Soils (E0471)

  Published on November 10, 2015
  This bulletin covers the nature of soil acidity, the need and importance of liming the soil to neutralize acidity, comparisons of various liming materials and their neutralizing values, and guidelines for liming soils for crops grown in Michigan.

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  A Pocket Guide to Disease Scouting in Potatoes (E2998)

  Published on October 27, 2015
  A guide full of information to help identify potato diseases.

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  Botrytis Blight (E3205)

  Published on October 19, 2015
  Botrytis blight or grey mold (tan spot) is a common disease in Michigan potato fields. The disease is often observed on stems and leaves but when inoculum levels are high, the disease can also be seen on tubers.

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  Nitrogen Management for Michigan Potatoes (E2779)

  Published on February 12, 2016
  Optimizing nitrogen (N) use achieves multiple goals. It enhances tuber quality and storeability, preserves groundwater quality and minimizes costs.

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  Potato Early Die Complex (E3207)

  Published on October 19, 2015
  Potato early die complex is an annual production concern for commercial potato growers and is one of the most economically devastating disease complexes in Michigan potato production.

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  Michigan potato late blight forecast – June 17, 2020

  Published on June 17, 2020
  No late blight reported. Weather-based risk low to moderate throughout Michigan.

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  The 2019 potato variety trial results from northeast Michigan are now available

  Published on January 17, 2020
  A russet and tablestock potato variety trial in Presque Isle County showcased performance of 48 different varieties across multiple tuber types.

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  Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 26, 2016

  Published on May 26, 2016
  Ten days of dry weather permitted dramatic progress in the field, but rain is needed.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 8, 2020

  Published on July 8, 2020
  Dry, hot weather has hindered final transplanting.

• Potato heat stress tools on Enviro-weather

  Published on September 28, 2010
  

• Asiatic garden beetle, a new pest in Southwest Michigan

  Published on May 3, 2011
  An update on this new pest of corn, potatoes and alfalfa in southwest Michigan

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  Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 14, 2016

  Published on July 14, 2016
  Several crops are entering the reproductive stages of development, which are critical for yield.

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  Choosing a cover crop for potato production

  Published on September 19, 2016
  Incorporating a cover crop into commercially grown potatoes could help with soil health and pest pressures. Research is being conducted in Michigan's northern Lower and Upper Peninsulas.

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  Summary of Upper Peninsula field crop production for 2016

  Published on October 18, 2016
  Michigan’s Upper Peninsula reported adequate field crop yields despite a dry July and wet fall.

• Herbicide sensitivity in potatoes

  Published on May 29, 2008
  

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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 18, 2016

  Published on May 18, 2016
  Improving yet cool weather keeps crop and planting progress at a moderate pace.

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  2017 Field Crops Webinar Series starts Feb. 13

  Published on January 1, 2017
  Participate in a series of seven online programs addressing field crop production and pest management on Monday evenings, Feb. 13–March 27, 2017.