College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2018

  Published on August 8, 2018
  Hooray, more rain! High humidity, coupled with morning fog and heavy dew, mean environmental conditions are ripe for disease development.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018

  Published on July 18, 2018
  It is quite dry. Irrigation systems are working overtime and insect pests are active, but disease development is being hampered.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – Aug. 15, 2018

  Published on August 15, 2018
  Growers are thankful for the revitalizing rain received last week.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018

  Published on July 11, 2018
  Disease incidence is on the rise.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018

  Published on July 25, 2018
  Thanks for the rain!

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018

  Published on July 18, 2018
  Drier weather has slowed bacterial disease spread but increased the need for irrigation.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018

  Published on July 11, 2018
  With our dry weather, we have not had major disease outbreaks, and the season is progressing with lots of growers focused on irrigation.

• Central Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018

  Published on July 25, 2018
  Rain showers bring some relief to irrigation systems and non-irrigated crops.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – July 11, 2018

  Published on July 11, 2018
  Hot, dry weather has increased irrigation needs in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 15, 2018

  Published on August 15, 2018
  A recent trial revealed clear differences in product efficacy for controlling Stemphylium in onions. Sweet corn growers should be on the lookout for earworm.

• West central Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018

  Published on July 18, 2018
  Irrigation has remained a major focus, with some insects and diseases to report.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018

  Published on July 11, 2018
  Hot and dry weather has settled in the region.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 15, 2018

  Published on August 15, 2018
  Time to increase protection against corn earworm/tomato fruitworm.

• Central Michigan vegetable update – June 27, 2018

  Published on June 27, 2018
  Moderate rainfall in the region allowed excessive water to drain without additional stress to growing crops.

• Central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018

  Published on August 22, 2018
  Rain showers brought 2-3 inches of much needed rain to the area this week.

• West central Michigan vegetable update – April 29, 2020

  Published on April 29, 2020
  The vegetable growing season is starting as spring progresses.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 5, 2018

  Published on September 5, 2018
  Growers are doing their best dealing with the recent heavy rainfall.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 3, 2018

  Published on August 3, 2018
  As good looking produce continues to be harvested, remain vigilant for diseases, which are progressing more rapidly now.

• West central Michigan vegetable update – June 20, 2018

  Published on June 20, 2018
  We have had high dew points with warm temperatures earlier than normal this year, so be vigilant for foliar diseases.

• Central Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018

  Published on July 18, 2018
  Dry weather pests become the focus now that we have gone from feast to famine on rainfall.