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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. -
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
Published on December 6, 2024
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 -
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.
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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. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 13, 2025
Published on August 14, 2025
Vegetable harvest continues as fall crops begin to ripen. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 6, 2025
Published on August 7, 2025
Vegetable farms continue to make progress with harvest and other work. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 30, 2025
Published on July 31, 2025
Cooler days are ahead as harvest ramps up. -
Long-season labels and late blight updates impacting Michigan potato production
Published on July 23, 2025
Three special local needs labels for Bravo and Echo products cancelled and withdrawn following an EPA Interim Decision for active ingredient chlorothalonil. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 23, 2025
Published on July 23, 2025
Sweet corn, cucumbers and garlic are being harvested across Michigan. Downy mildew is active in cucurbits. Spotty rain continues with hot, humid weather. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 16, 2025
Published on July 17, 2025
Sweet corn season begins while weather brings opportunities and challenges. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 9, 2025
Published on July 10, 2025
Things are growing, being harvested, and disease control time is here in cucurbits. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 25, 2025
Published on June 25, 2025
Vegetable growers are persevering in their work despite the heat wave. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 18, 2025
Published on June 18, 2025
Rain, storm and heat may take a toll on vegetables in the days ahead.
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