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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.
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.
European corn borer and corn earworm season summary

Published on September 18, 2008
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.
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.
Sweet corn and summer traditions

Published on August 7, 2017
Find fresh Michigan-grown sweet corn in August and September.
Western bean cutworms are active in sweet corn

Published on July 27, 2011
Adult flight and egglaying is underway in many areas of Michigan.
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.
Stewart’s wilt could be back in sweet corn in 2012

Published on April 2, 2012
Stewart’s wilt of sweet corn can cause significant damage. The extent is directly correlated to winter temperatures. What can we expect in 2012?
West central Michigan vegetable update – April 24, 2019

Published on April 24, 2019
Early crops are being planted or emerging, with asparagus harvest coming soon.
Corn flea beetle, sweet corn and Stewart’s wilt

Published on April 18, 2007
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – April 24, 2019

Published on April 24, 2019
Compared to last spring, a lot of fieldwork and planting has been done.
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.
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.
East Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 2, 2017

Published on August 2, 2017
Harvest of most crops is fully underway, while growers are finishing up last plantings of fall-harvested cole crops.
East Michigan vegetable update – May 24, 2017

Published on May 24, 2017
Great conditions for growing roots this week. Field activity may slow down in some areas of the region, depending on rain.
East Michigan vegetable update – May 9, 2018

Published on May 9, 2018
Vegetable plantings and weed control applications continue. Overwintered seed and root maggot flies have begun emerging.
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.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 23, 2017

Published on August 23, 2017
Recent storms have brought up this season’s first major influx of corn earworm.