Our molecular analysis of the spore trap samples from Berrien County has recently confirmed cucumber downy mildew spores in the air for June 8, 10 and 13, 2020. For the Muskegon spore trap, there was a positive for cucumber downy mildew spores for June 8.
MSU Extension
The Michigan State University Vegetable Pathology Lab reports cucurbit disease outbreaks and control measures for these pathogens. County Extension Agents from across the state of Michigan publish bi-weekly crop updates including disease incidents and control measures throughout the growing season.
June 3 Michigan Vegetable updates | MSU Extension Vegetables
Michigan State University Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses.
SE Michigan Winter Vegetable Meeting
2020 Bay Thumb Vegetable Meetings
MSU Extension would like to invite you to a commercial vegetable production meeting with presentations from MSU’s vegetable educators and research specialists.
Pumpkin management in the final stretch | MSU Extension Vegetables
At this time of year, growers are in the final stretch of the pumpkin season in Michigan. Vines are dying down and cutting has begun. It is at this point that growers discover just how well your growing season management practices paid off.
Sept. 4, 2019 Michigan Vegetable Updates | MSU Extension Vegetables
Vegetable updates from Michigan Cooperative Extension report that cool temperatures and lower light levels will begin to affect crop development and quality and cantaloupe begins to lose its netting. Vine crop producers still need to be diligent in their downy and powdery mildew control. This is especially true on pumpkins that still have a significant amount of green fruit.
CucCAP Pathologists Provide Growers with Tools for Cucurbit Disease Management
CucCAP Vegetable Pathologists provide cucurbit producers with techniques for cucurbit disease management and connect growers with research seeking new solutions for cucurbit diseases.
Aug. 28, 2019 Michigan Vegetable Updates | MSU Extension Vegetables
The Michigan State University Vegetable Pathology Lab teams up with Michigan State Extension to publish vegetable updates throughout the growing season.
