MSU Extension Vegetables

News

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  Michigan potato late blight forecast – Aug. 27, 2020

  Published on August 27, 2020
  No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 26, 2020

  Published on August 26, 2020
  Time to be more proactive on pumpkin powdery mildew control.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 26, 2020

  Published on August 26, 2020
  Harvest continues in southeast Michigan.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 26, 2020

  Published on August 26, 2020
  This week brought heat stress to crops and harvest crews.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bugs were detected adjacent to an apple block at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center.

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  Enviroweather releases a test version of new website

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website.

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  Plant chemicals are a trick or treat for insects

  Published on August 21, 2020
  MSU researchers’ work may help plant breeders create crop seed mixes less attractive to pests based on plant chemical diversity.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020

  Published on August 19, 2020
  The storm front on Aug. 10 caused significant damage to some local vegetable fields.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020

  Published on August 19, 2020
  The finish line is approaching, but keep an eye out for pests and diseases.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020

  Published on August 19, 2020
  Harvests are well underway in all crops, and some older fields and rows are being shut down.