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• 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-Benton Harbor

  Date: Feb 05, 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.

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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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

• Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 13, 2015

  Published on May 13, 2015
  Planting has been delayed in much of the central region this week due to rain and wet soils.

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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.

• 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.

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  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.

• East Michigan vegetable regional report – June 3, 2015

  Published on June 3, 2015
  We are transitioning from perennial to annual vegetables, and are starting to see insect pressure on many crops.

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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 27, 2015

  Published on May 27, 2015
  Planting and field work is progressing with crops emerging.

• 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.

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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – August 31, 2016

  Published on August 31, 2016
  Harvest of several vegetable crops is underway as the season begins to wind down.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update — July 19, 2017

  Published on July 19, 2017
  High dew points and warm, overnight temperatures encourage foliar disease development. Check pre-tassel corn for western bean cutworm, and powdery mildew and downy mildew are appearing in vine crops.

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  Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – July 21, 2016

  Published on July 21, 2016
  Growers are continuing to irrigate crops and hoping for rain to fall this weekend in the Flint area.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 31, 2017

  Published on May 31, 2017
  Waiting for things to dry out on your operation? You aren’t alone! Catch up on the status of diamondback moth, true armyworm, and seedcorn maggot in southeast Michigan.

• Food Safety Modernization Act proposed produce safety rule open for comment

  Published on February 1, 2013
  Fresh market produce growers now have the opportunity to see and comment on the proposed produce safety rules issued by the FDA.

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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – June 3, 2015

  Published on June 3, 2015
  Field work is underway again after rain showers over the weekend.