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.
News
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Michigan vegetable crop report – June 26, 2024
Published on June 26, 2024
Vegetables abound as harvest begins to hit its stride this season. Rains are bringing increased disease pressure. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 19, 2024
Published on June 19, 2024
The heat wave is accelerating crop growth and pest activity. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 12, 2024
Published on June 12, 2024
Vegetable crops and pests are progressing. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 29, 2024
Published on May 29, 2024
Initial harvests are coming off while planting and pest management continue. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 22, 2024
Published on May 23, 2024
Insect pests are emerging amidst ongoing planting.