Extension Articles

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.
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.
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Three special local needs labels for Bravo and Echo products cancelled and withdrawn following an EPA Interim Decision for active ingredient chlorothalonil.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 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.