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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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  Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 3, 2015

  Published on June 3, 2015
  Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens in the Flint area.

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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.

• Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins

  Published on March 16, 2011
  Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins.

• Five-day potato late blight forecast now available for Michigan

  Published on May 7, 2010
  

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  East Michigan vegetable regional report – July 1, 2015

  Published on July 1, 2015
  Low temperatures and sunlight are slowing vegetable growth.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – Aug. 4, 2021

  Published on August 4, 2021
  Pepper and onion harvest is ramping up. Pumpkins are starting to color on some farms.

• Potato late blight found in Michigan in 2015

  Published on July 24, 2015
  Growers should be treating all fields on a minimum five-day schedule in Montcalm, Gratiot, Ionia and Mecosta counties. All other growers should continue to scout on a weekly basis.

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  Last chance to receive pesticide recertification credits from the IPM Academy Online

  Published on November 2, 2016
  Up to five commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators until Dec. 31, 2016. No registration or fees required.

• East Michigan vegetable regional report – May 11, 2016

  Published on May 11, 2016
  Cool temperatures have kept many growers from planting sensitive plants.

• Cover crops, no-till and manure

  Published on September 23, 2011
  MSU Extension research follows real world conditions in Calhoun County

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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.

• Irrigation and disease development in Michigan vegetables

  Published on February 25, 2013
  Irrigating high value vegetable crops is necessary for many producers. Using irrigation systems properly is important for water conservation, economic efficiency and disease control.

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  Biological products available for late season white mold treatment

  Published on October 8, 2014
  Beneficial fungus is another tool to help growers combat a common fungal disease.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable regional report – July 22, 2015

  Published on July 22, 2015
  There is sunshine at last in the southwest region and a downy mildew alert in Berrien County.

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  Tour projects at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center

  Published on July 13, 2017
  Join Michigan State University for an afternoon tour of the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center projects on Aug. 15, 2017, in Benton Harbor.

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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 11, 2016

  Published on May 11, 2016
  Rain showers and cool soil temperatures keep progress at a moderate pace.

• Potato late blight reports in Northern United States in 2014

  Published on June 18, 2014
  There have been reports of late blight on tomatoes and potatoes in Florida over the last two months. Many areas in Michigan are now in the yellow zone for Disease Risk Severity.

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  Enviroweather website modernization survey

  Published on February 20, 2017
  Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use.

• Process exemptions within the Food Safety and Modernization Act

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Process exemptions are one of many ways fruit and vegetable growers may need to only partially comply with the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

• Are tomatoes and potatoes with late blight safe for eating and canning?

  Published on September 1, 2014
  Late blight on tomatoes and potatoes is a devastating fungal disease that has surfaced in Michigan.