Resources

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.
Commercial Vegetable Recommendations: Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip

Published on February 11, 2016
Radish, rutabaga, and turnip are members of the Cruciferae (mustard) family.
Commercial Vegetable Recommendations: Cole Crops

Published on February 11, 2016
This bulletin has been prepared as a guide for commercial production of the cole crops.
Hoophouses webinar

Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with hoophouses webinar
Asparagus Miner Facts

Published on December 4, 2015
The asparagus miner was introduced into North America from Europe, and was first found along the northeast coast of the United States in 1869.
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Vegetable Crops

Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying the potential damage that can be caused by a pest and implementing management strategies that are appropriately timed for maximum effect.
Model Business Plan for Season Extension Hoophouses

Published on November 16, 2015
Growers can learn whether adding a hoophouse to their nursery, vegetable or floral production systems would be economically viable by using the information and spreadsheets contained in this plan.
Lime for Michigan Soils

Published on November 10, 2015
This bulletin covers the nature of soil acidity, the need and importance of liming the soil to neutralize acidity, comparisons of various liming materials and their neutralizing values, and guidelines for liming soils for crops grown in Michigan.
Secondary and Micro-nutrients for Vegetable and Field Crops

Published on November 10, 2015
Plant nutrients in fertilizers are classified as major nutrients and micronutrients. The most important major nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Plants require these nutrients in relatively large amounts.
Nutrient Recommendations for Vegetable Crops in Michigan

Published on November 10, 2015
Nutrient recommendations for vegetable crops grown in Michigan have evolved over the years, with changes based on observations and controlled field studies.