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Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a popular ingredient that is used in various dishes. MSU Extension provides the opportunity for you to explore educational materials and and resources that can teach you about improvement in diet, crop production, etc.

Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 21, 2017

Published on June 21, 2017
Recent rainfall was needed to support crop growth, although irrigation continues in some areas.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 14, 2021

Published on July 14, 2021
The first significant harvests of sweet corn and snap beans started this week. Disease and nutrient-related symptoms are showing up following prolonged wet period.
Pollinator stewardship guide for vegetable growers

Published on April 16, 2021
Growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – April 24, 2019

Published on April 24, 2019
Compared to last spring, a lot of fieldwork and planting has been done.
East Michigan vegetable regional report – June 22, 2016

Published on June 22, 2016
Harvest is picking up for fruiting vegetables. Summer meetings are coming up.
Eastern Michigan labor meetings for produce growers and dairies

Published on January 31, 2017
Labor was a limiting factor for producers in 2016.
Late blight threatens Michigan tomatoes

Published on July 7, 2016
Michigan potatoes infected with late blight have been found. Tomato growers should also be on alert for this disease.
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather

Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time.
Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year

Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – September 2, 2015

Published on September 2, 2015
Late blight is infecting potatoes and tomatoes in several areas in Montcalm County.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Harvest continues for many crops. Quality is generally good but cool weather and rains are impacting warm-season crops.
Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years

Published on October 5, 2011
The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment.
East Michigan vegetable regional report – Aug. 5, 2020

Published on August 5, 2020
Lots of harvesting going on through wet conditions.
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.
East Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020

Published on June 3, 2020
Should be a busy week of planting with good moisture and growing conditions.
Indiana reports late blight in potato and tomato fields

Published on July 27, 2015
Lagrange County, Indiana, reports late blight in potato and tomato fields.
Central Michigan vegetable update – April 25, 2018

Published on April 25, 2018
Cool to cold temperatures delay spring work and crop progress in the central region.
Tomato volunteer survives Michigan winter

Published on July 13, 2011
The recent storms have led to a discovery of surviving tomato volunteers from 2010 in a potato field in southwest Michigan.
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards

Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season.
Experience with growing tomatoes in high tunnels: What about crop rotation?

Published on November 19, 2012
Many high tunnel producers desire to grow tomatoes, and many times that is all they want to grow. If that is the case, growers should consider movable tunnels or containers to overcome crop rotation challenges.