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Diseases and Insects in Michigan Cucurbits and their Management (E3276)
Digital Document
Published on October 20, 2016
This bulletin describes the multiple diseases that affect cucurbit crops. -
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Kalamazoo
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Date: Feb 08, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training. -
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Benton Harbor
Event
Date: Feb 05, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training -
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Grand Rapids
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Date: Jan 31, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training. -
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Vegetable Crops (E3293)
Digital Document
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)
Digital Document
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. -
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers (E0312)
Digital Document
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)
Digital Document
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. -
Tillage and squash bees: Protect your best source for pollination in your squash fields
Article
Published on January 2, 2019
Watch our new 3-minute video to learn more about squash bees. -
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Male flower formation is critical for fruit set in summer squash
Article
Published on March 26, 2010
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2015 Butternut squash cereal rye cover crop trial
Article
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. -
Developing a virus reduction strategy for cucurbits
Article
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. -
Monitor for insect pests in your cucurbit crops
Article
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. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – July 13, 2016
Article
Published on July 13, 2016
Tomato and potato growers should be protecting crops with fungicides to prevent late blight. -
Watch for Phytophthora on vine crops
Article
Published on July 18, 2014
Rain favors the spread of this disease. -
Squash vine borer biology and management
Article
Published on April 13, 2015
Squash vine borer moth can be disastrous for small-scale vegetables growers and a nuisance for large-scale producers. -
Striped and spotted cucumber beetles as pests of cucurbits in Michigan
Article
Published on May 31, 2017
Cucumber beetles are the primary insect pest of all vine crops in Michigan.
