Extension Articles

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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 3, 2025

Published on September 4, 2025
Cooler weather slowed crop growth as pumpkin harvest begins, with reports of disease and pest pressure in carrots, brassicas and sweet corn. This is the final Michigan vegetable crop report of the season.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 27, 2025

Published on August 28, 2025
Farms are busy completing harvests while remaining mindful of vegetable pest management.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 20, 2025

Published on August 21, 2025
Warm, dry weather increased crop growth but rainfall deficits remain. Asparagus rust is spreading, cucurbits face spider mites and mildew, cabbage looper is active in brassicas, and corn earworm pressure is high in west central sweet corn.