Organization: Oceana County Extension

                        210 Johnson St.

                        Hart, MI  49420

                        231-873-2129

 

Submitter:      Jim Breinling-MSUE

                        817 S. Stewart St.

                        Fremont, MI  49412

                        231-924-0500

                        breinlij@msue.msu.edu

 

Snap Beans

Priorities:       1. Root Rot Complex

-         Screening of varieties

-         Controls: seed and field treatments

-         Survey of field: levels of protection

 

Estimated Economic Impact:  5% annual loss/year in Michigan

            = 1200A at $400/A = $480,000.

Old Issue: no previous funding

 

2. Deer Damage

 

Estimated Economic Impact: est. 1000A “grazed” on edges of fields at $400/A = $400,000 loss

New Issue

 

3. White Mold

-         forecasting/monitoring for incidence

-         fungicide use issues/FQPA

-         impacts of rotation/fertilization

Estimated Economic Impact: Up to 5% loss of acreage/season

            1200A at $400/A = $480,000

Old Issue: Chemical Companies have supported trials for fungicide uses