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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 – August 5, 2026
Published on August 6, 2026
Warm, dry weather continues as summer harvest expands. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 29, 2026
Published on July 29, 2026
Warm, dry weather continues as summer harvest expands. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 22, 2026
Published on July 22, 2026
The smoke is gone, revealing sunny skies and progressing crops with summer opportunities and challenges. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 15, 2026
Published on July 16, 2026
Another heat wave is upon us. Be safe and alert while working out in the fields. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 8, 2026
Published on July 9, 2026
Wild swings in weather across the region have growers facing a diversity of adversity. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 1, 2026
Published on July 1, 2026
Beat the heat this week by being proactive about human and crop health. -
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.
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