June 2000

Tomatilloes have Big Potential for U.S. Growers
Tomatilloes, the main ingredient in green salsa, have potential as a specialty crop for U.S. growers, even in the North, according to studies done by Rosanna Freyre at the University of New Hampshire.

Michigan Potato Growers
Battle Severe Outbreak of Scab
Last year in Michigan the incidence and severity of common scab was worse than had been previously reported for several years. Several varieties were badly affected.

Late Blight Field Day August 24
The 2000 Late Blight Field Day will be held at the Michigan State University (MSU) Muck Research Farm in Bath, Mich., Thursday, Aug. 24.

Post-harvest Needs of Growing
Peppers should not be Ignored
Growers need to remember that the post harvest part of growing peppers is really important and shouldn’t be ignored.

IPM Coordinator Discusses Methods
to Fight Tough Strawberry Pests
Joe Kovach, IPM coordinator for Ohio State University, spoke at two strawberry field days hosted by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension on May 23 and 24.

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