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Diseases and Insects in Michigan Cucurbits and their Management (E3276)
Published on October 20, 2016
This bulletin describes the multiple diseases that affect cucurbit crops. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
Squash vine borer and squash bugs
Published on June 27, 2007
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Hardening off vegetable transplants is easy!
Published on May 7, 2020
Help your vegetable seedlings adapt to their new garden home with the hardening off process. -
What are these bumps on my vegetables?
Published on December 3, 2014
Edema or oedema: It doesn’t matter how you spell it, it still doesn’t look good. What is it, what causes it and how can I prevent it? -
Spruce spider mites
Published on June 5, 2009
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Dual Magnum labeled for summer squash and strawberry
Published on March 21, 2017
Michigan approves new Dual Magnum SLN label to help control several annual grasses and broadleaves in summer squash and strawberries. -
Male flower formation is critical for fruit set in summer squash
Published on March 26, 2010
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Managing Phytophthora on winter squash
Published on September 8, 2010
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Grower meeting on pollinator conservation practices April 27
Published on April 11, 2017
Pollinators and pesticides expert Meghan Milbrath will discuss research on which practices are known to harm pollinators and ways to minimize the risk. -
Squash bugs as pests of cucurbits in Michigan
Published on March 6, 2017
Squash bug is a pest of cucurbits that show up as isolated hotspots in certain fields. -
Developing a virus reduction strategy for cucurbits
Published on February 26, 2013
Most vegetable crops are susceptible to virus diseases, especially cucurbit crops. Understanding the virus cycle and planning can reduce economic loss. -
Striped and spotted cucumber beetles as pests of cucurbits in Michigan
Published on May 31, 2017
Cucumber beetles are the primary insect pest of all vine crops in Michigan. -
Spring beehive checklist - 5 things to look for in and around your hive
Published on March 28, 2014
Clear, still, early spring days are times to check overwintered honey bee hives. -
Did your vine crops suffer from gummy stem blight in 2014?
Published on November 18, 2014
Vine crop growers should follow these disease management tactics for next growing season. Growers can also learn more about managing gummy stem blight by attending the 2015 Great Lakes Expo educational sessions. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – July 8, 2015
Published on July 9, 2015
Low temperatures and sunlight are slowing vegetable growth. -
FRAC codes help in fungicide resistance management
Published on February 7, 2013
Rotating fungicides with different FRAC codes can help delay plant pathogen resistance to fungicides, keeping effective products in your disease management toolbox. Attend the 2013 IPM Academy for more details. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – July 22, 2015
Published on July 22, 2015
It’s been a fantastic week for growing vegetables in the Bay area.
