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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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• Trialing two starter fertilizer programs in potatoes to address early-season NPK and micronutrients

  Published on January 12, 2018
  Michigan State University Extension and Agro100 partnered to trial two potato starter fertilizer programs in a commercial potato field.

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  Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

  Published on December 15, 2017
  Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.

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  2017 Upper Peninsula potato variety trial results

  Published on December 6, 2017
  Small-scale field trial of 36 different potato varieties were planted in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, allowing farmers to survey results and choose promising varieties for their next growing season.

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  Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

  Published on November 21, 2017
  As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.

• Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2018 by IR-4

  Published on October 4, 2017
  Participants at the 2017 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2018 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  There is no better time than fall to control problem perennial weeds

  Published on September 22, 2017
  Cool nights and shorter days contribute to a greater movement of herbicides to roots of perennial plants.

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  New online Integrated Pest Management course now available

  Published on September 22, 2017
  Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.

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  Screening for herbicide-resistance has begun at MSU Diagnostic Services

  Published on September 21, 2017
  As suspected resistant weeds reach maturity, it is time to submit seeds for screening.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 6, 2017

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Cooler temperatures slow plant development.

• East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 6, 2017

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Warm-season crops are wrapping up and late-season producers are still getting decent prices.

• Check labels for pre-harvest intervals

  Published on August 28, 2017
  You cannot harvest a crop before a pre-harvest interval (PHI) expires.

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  Late blight found in potatoes in Michigan’s Montcalm County

  Published on August 25, 2017
  Late blight was found in Michigan potatoes Aug. 22, 2017. Conditions remain conducive for late blight in irrigated potato crops.

• Understanding growing degree-days

  Published on August 25, 2017
  Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests.

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  How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 23, 2017

  Published on August 23, 2017
  Recent storms have brought up this season’s first major influx of corn earworm.

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  East Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 23, 2017

  Published on August 23, 2017
  Some diseases are showing up in late-season crops.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 16 2017

  Published on August 16, 2017
  Much of our area received an inch of rain or less in the last month. The dry conditions have hindered disease development, but kept irrigation systems working overtime.

• Growing degree-day accumulations around Michigan

  Published on August 16, 2017
  Use MSU Enviroweather to determine whether heat units where you are located are behind, ahead or even as compared to normal.

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  East Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 9, 2017

  Published on August 9, 2017
  Growers are moving sweet corn in volume this week, along with other warm-season crops.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 9 2017

  Published on August 9, 2017
  Harvest continues and pest pressure remains low.