MSU Extension Vegetables

News

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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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  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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  Cucumber downy mildew disease confirmed in Michigan

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

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  Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center

  Published on July 6, 2021
  Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – June 23, 2021

  Published on June 24, 2021
  A prolonged period of precipitation is in the forecast for next week, which could slow planting progress and field management processes.

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  Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

  Published on June 11, 2021
  New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.

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  Consider drought-motivated irrigation purchases carefully

  Published on June 8, 2021
  Hot, dry summers sometimes result in quick irrigation investment decisions that may be regretted

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  Water quality farming “The Bay Way”

  Published on June 3, 2021
  Learn how a farmer-to-farmer network aims to accelerate nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed.

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  First cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Allegan County

  Published on May 27, 2021
  Growers are urged to scout early plantings of cucumber and melon for downy mildew.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – May 26, 2021

  Published on May 26, 2021
  Much needed rain arrived this week and cooling temperatures should allow more transplanting to occur this week.