Extension
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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. -
Tuber Soft Rot, Blackleg and Aerial Stem Rot
Published on April 15, 2016
This 4-page bulletin from MSU discusses the symptoms of each disease, depicted with full-color photos. The annual cycle of the diseases is both explained in the text as well as visually with a graphic and discusses management strategies. -
Toxic Seed Piece Syndrome
Published on March 31, 2016
This 3-page bulletin from Michigan State University details the symptoms of the disease using full-color photos. It discusses TSPS in Michigan as well as monitoring and management. -
Managing Manure in Potato and Vegetable Systems
Published on February 16, 2016
Both short-term yield benefits and long-term soil building can occur through the addition of organic matter. -
Nitrogen Management for Michigan Potatoes
Published on February 12, 2016
Optimizing nitrogen (N) use achieves multiple goals. It enhances tuber quality and storeability, preserves groundwater quality and minimizes costs.
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Michigan potato late blight detected on September 14, 2022
Published on September 15, 2022
Late blight reported in three additional commercial potato fields in Montcalm County, Michigan. -
Michigan potato late blight detected on September 6 and 7, 2022
Published on September 8, 2022
Potato late blight reported in two commercial field areas in Montcalm County, Michigan. -
Michigan vegetable crop report - August 17, 2022
Published on August 17, 2022
Last week was ideal for disease development as Gulf of Mexico air brought high dew points. -
Michigan vegetable crop report - August 10, 2022
Published on August 10, 2022
Last week was ideal for disease development as Gulf of Mexico air brought high dew points. -
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. -
Potential survival of potato volunteers in Michigan in 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
Begin scouting for volunteer potatoes, which may serve as possible sources of late blight inoculum. Observed high risk of survival throughout the state. -
Michigan potato late blight forecast – Sept. 9 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan. -
Michigan potato late blight forecast – Aug. 27, 2020
Published on August 27, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan. -
Michigan potato late blight forecast – July 22, 2020
Published on July 22, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan. -
Michigan potato late blight forecast – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk low to moderate throughout Michigan.