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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Squash vine borer and squash bugs

Published on June 27, 2007
Male flower formation is critical for fruit set in summer squash

Published on March 26, 2010
Spruce spider mites

Published on June 5, 2009
Managing Phytophthora on winter squash

Published on September 8, 2010
Tillage and squash bees: Protect your best source for pollination in your squash fields

Published on January 2, 2019
Watch our new 3-minute video to learn more about squash bees.
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.
Monitor for insect pests in your cucurbit crops

Published on July 9, 2012
It’s early July and squash vine borers and squash bugs are now active in many parts of the state.
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.
2015 Butternut squash cereal rye cover crop trial

Published on February 15, 2016
Weeds, nitrogen and equipment calibration are factors to consider when cover cropping and using conservation tillage in a butternut squash system.
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.
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.
Watch for Phytophthora on vine crops

Published on July 18, 2014
Rain favors the spread of this disease.
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?