MSU Extension Vegetables

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  Addressing labor challenges together

  Published on August 17, 2021
  Help us understand the current workforce needs of agricultural operations across Michigan.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – Aug. 11, 2021

  Published on August 11, 2021
  Heat and humidity characterized this last week, and late comers to preventive fungicide management are playing catch up. Insects featured this week include beetles and caterpillars.

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  MSU Extension releases new budgeting tool for all crops

  Published on August 9, 2021
  MSU planning tools help make well-informed decisions, a critical part of succeeding in today’s farm economy.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – Aug. 4, 2021

  Published on August 4, 2021
  Pepper and onion harvest is ramping up. Pumpkins are starting to color on some farms.

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  UPREC to host Organic Vegetable Field Day

  Published on July 28, 2021
  Event will feature mechanical weed control, vegetable variety trials

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – July 28, 2021

  Published on July 28, 2021
  Diseases are showing up after a recent bout of favorable weather.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – July 21, 2021

  Published on July 21, 2021
  We are waiting on melons and watermelons to complete the full assortment of Michigan summer vegetables at market. Disease pressure is high.

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  Cucumber downy mildew disease confirmed in Michigan

  Published on July 16, 2021
  First detection in 2021 made in Saginaw County.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – July 14, 2021

  Published on July 14, 2021
  The first significant harvests of sweet corn and snap beans started this week. Disease and nutrient-related symptoms are showing up following prolonged wet period.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – July 7, 2021

  Published on July 7, 2021
  Vegetable report for the holiday week.