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Alternaria leaf spot of sugarbeet
Published on June 17, 2026
Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissl. and Alternaria brassicae (Berk.) Sacc. -
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
Published on December 16, 2025
This annual guide is a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control and disease control measures for commercial growers. A version of this publication is available at http://mwveguide.org -
2024 Potato Seed Spacing and Planting Depth: An Agronomic Analysis
Published on April 3, 2025
Michigan is among the top ten potato producing states in the United States with a large component of the Michigan Potato Industry dedicated to supplying potatoes for nationwide chip manufacturers -
Economics of Potato Seed Spacing and Planting Depth in Potato Production
Published on April 3, 2025
Michigan State University (MSU) has invested decades into advancing potato variety development to support and strengthen the industry. -
Managing Soil Health for Root and Tuber Crops
Published on September 12, 2016
Soil health influences both yield and quality in root and tuber crops such as potato, sugar beet and carrot.
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Michigan vegetable crop report – June 24, 2026
Published on June 24, 2026
Early vegetable harvest underway, rainy and stormy conditions increase disease and insect risks. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 17, 2026
Published on June 18, 2026
As the official start of summer approaches, vegetable growers are still planting some crops and tending to others. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 10, 2026
Published on June 11, 2026
The weather is set to shift from hot conditions to cooler temperatures in the coming days. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 3, 2026
Published on June 3, 2026
Picture-perfect conditions for crop establishment. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 27, 2026
Published on May 27, 2026
The season is in full swing with opportune weather for fieldwork on the way. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 20, 2026
Published on May 20, 2026
As planting continues, growers are keeping a lookout for early season pest problems. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 13, 2026
Published on May 14, 2026
The current cool period will soon be behind us and more supportive weather for growth is ahead. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 6, 2026
Published on May 7, 2026
Despite cold fits and starts, things are happening on vegetable farms with warmer weather ahead. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – April 29, 2026
Published on April 29, 2026
A warm and wet start for many is being tempered by cooler conditions ahead. -
Current status of chlorothalonil labels impacting Michigan potato production
Published on March 3, 2026
Updates for the 2026 season regarding chlorothalonil product labels following the EPA Interim Decision.
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