Results

• Central Michigan vegetable update – August 8, 2018

  Published on August 8, 2018
  These small frequent rain showers are keeping leaf surfaces wet for longer periods and are a concern from a plant disease standpoint.

• 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.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 15, 2018

  Published on August 15, 2018
  Late blight has been reported in Monroe County. Corn earworm populations are high.

• East Michigan vegetable update – August 8, 2018

  Published on August 8, 2018
  Vegetable disease reports have increased across the region.

• 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.

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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.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018

  Published on August 22, 2018
  Excellent yields in cantaloupes and a great looking pumpkin crop ahead. Aphid reports are increasing on many crops.

• 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.

• East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018

  Published on August 1, 2018
  Vegetable disease reports have increased across the region.

• East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 15, 2018

  Published on August 15, 2018
  An update on corn earworm, potato/tomato late blight, onion leaf blights and cucumber phytophthora fruit rots.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018

  Published on July 25, 2018
  Helpful rains came over the weekend, but the change in weather also brought heavier dews, so be on the lookout for foliar diseases.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – Sept. 5, 2018

  Published on September 5, 2018
  Growers are battling wet fields after recent heavy rains, impeding crop harvest.

• East Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018

  Published on July 26, 2018
  Bay area growers received some long awaited rain. Crops are ripening faster than previous years.

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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.

• East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 5, 2018

  Published on September 5, 2018
  Heavy rains during Aug. 25–28 impacted late summer and fall crops. Growers lament, “Why now, and not when we needed it?”

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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.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018

  Published on August 1, 2018
  Finally, some rain! Expect more disease and continued insect pressure.

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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.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018

  Published on August 22, 2018
  Corn earworm pressure continues to be high and aphid numbers are booming. Keep an eye out for diseases like late blight and phytophthora, which don’t mind cool, cloudy days.

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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.