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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.

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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.

• Soil test to get the best

  Published on April 21, 2011
  Warm weather makes farmers think about planting, and soil testing can ensure plants get what they need to thrive.

• Good time to review your vegetable production fertilizer practices

  Published on March 2, 2012
  Producers of high input, high value crops like fresh vegetables work hard at getting maximum production efficiency. With increased fertilizer prices, it serves growers well to review their approach to fertilizing their crops.

• Squash vine borer and squash bugs

  Published on June 27, 2007
  

• Make an effort to keep wildlife out of vegetable fields

  Published on February 1, 2012
  While no one can exclude all wildlife from vegetable production fields, it is important that growers have a plan in place to minimize wildlife intrusions.

• Male flower formation is critical for fruit set in summer squash

  Published on March 26, 2010
  

• Finding cover crop seed made easy

  Published on September 23, 2011
  Sourcing cover crop seed can be challenging. This fact sheet is your No. 1 resource.

• Soil organic matter can decrease leaching potential of pesticides.

  Published on March 24, 2011
  Every chemical has a risk of moving through the soil profile, leaching and getting into groundwater. One variable that can minimize the risk of leaching is organic matter.

• Double cropping in a plasticulture system

  Published on February 24, 2012
  Vegetable growers using a plasticulture system always want to know if they can use the system for a second crop. The answer is yes, maybe.

• Managing Phytophthora on winter squash

  Published on September 8, 2010
  

• East Michigan vegetable update – June 21, 2017

  Published on June 21, 2017
  Cooler day temperatures and recent rain should help prevent soil crusting from forming too rapidly.

• East Michigan vegetable update – July 5, 2017

  Published on July 5, 2017
  Corn earworm are being caught right away this year.

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  Phytophthora crown rot on cucurbits and peppers requires an aggressive approach

  Published on July 23, 2019
  This pathogen swims and enjoys wet conditions.

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  East Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 9, 2017

  Published on August 9, 2017
  Growers are moving sweet corn in volume this week, along with other warm-season crops.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – June 7, 2017

  Published on June 7, 2017
  Many farmer’s markets are opening up as cool season crops reach maturity. Some insect pests are appearing.

• 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.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – May 3, 2017

  Published on May 3, 2017
  Cool weather and wet conditions are slowing early-season plantings, but we’re ahead, so that’s OK.