Mission Statement:
Our research and extension program aims to develop integrated management strategies for current and emerging potato and sugar beet diseases. Current investigations of pathogen biology, ecology, and disease epidemiology help us develop tools, including predictive models and remote sensing technologies, for use in effective and economical disease management.
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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.
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