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2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Benton Harbor

Date: Feb 05, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Kalamazoo

Date: Feb 08, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training.
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Grand Rapids

Date: Jan 31, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training.
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.
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.
Potato Diseases: Rhizoctonia Stem Canker and Black Scurf (E2994)

Published on October 23, 2015
Rhizoctonia stem canker and black scurf: Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn (Deuteromycetes, Mycelia Sterilia)
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.
Potato Diseases: Fusarium Dry Rot (E2992)

Published on October 23, 2015
Fusarium dry rot Fusarium spp.: F. sambucinum Fuckel; F. solani (Mart.) Sacc. Var. coeruleum (Lib. ex Sacc.) (Deuteromycetes, Hyphomycetes)
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
Potato Diseases: White Mold (E2989)

Published on October 23, 2015
White Mold: Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary (Discomycetes, Helotiales)
Secondary and Micro-nutrients for Vegetable and Field Crops (E486)

Published on November 10, 2015
Plant nutrients in fertilizers are classified as major nutrients and micronutrients. The most important major nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Plants require these nutrients in relatively large amounts.
Potato Diseases: Pink Rot (E2993)

Published on October 23, 2015
Pink Rot: Phytophthora erythroseptica Pethyb. (Oomycetes, Peronosporales)
Potato Diseases: Early Blight (E2991)

Published on October 23, 2015
Early Blight: Alternaria solani (E. & M.) Jones and Grout (Hyphomycetes, Hyphales)
A Pocket Guide to Disease Scouting in Potatoes (E2998)

Published on October 27, 2015
A guide full of information to help identify potato diseases.
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.
Potato Diseases: Potato Seed Piece Health Management (E2995)

Published on October 23, 2015
Disease Complex: Fusarium dry rot (Fusarium spp.), soft rot (Pectobacterium spp.), late blight (Phytophthora spp.) and Pythium leak (Pythium ultimum)
Toxic Seed Piece Syndrome (E3336)

Published on March 31, 2016
This 3-page bulletin from Michigan State University details the symptoms of the disease using full-color photos. It discusses TSPS in Michigan as well as monitoring and management.
Potato Late Blight Risk Monitoring

Published on July 26, 2012
Tuber Soft Rot, Blackleg and Aerial Stem Rot (E3339)

Published on April 15, 2016
This 4-page bulletin from MSU discusses the symptoms of each disease, depicted with full-color photos. The annual cycle of the diseases is both explained in the text as well as visually with a graphic and discusses management strategies.
Managing Manure in Potato and Vegetable Systems (E2893)

Published on February 16, 2016
Both short-term yield benefits and long-term soil building can occur through the addition of organic matter.