News
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Review of spotted wing Drosophila management strategies and product selection diversity
Published on November 13, 2017
Summary and discussion of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) product selection and management strategy assessment in tart cherry production in west central Michigan. -
Soil testing this fall? Split your sample and test for soybean cyst nematodes
Published on October 31, 2017
Consider splitting your soil sample and testing for soybean cyst nematodes on your bean stubble fields. -
New Alion herbicide label for Michigan fruit crops
Published on October 30, 2017
Alion receives EPA approval for use on blueberry, caneberry and hops. -
Horseweed concerns are mounting for farmers
Published on October 27, 2017
Horseweed, commonly referred to as marestail, continues to spread across Michigan. -
Corn tar spot confirmed in Michigan
Published on October 10, 2017
Confirmed case of tar spot in 2017 could be potential issue for Michigan corn production. -
Chestnut weevils found at harvest
Published on October 6, 2017
As chestnut harvest begins in some areas of Michigan, there are reports of weevil issues in orchards. -
Carpenter ants nesting in trees and homes
Published on October 5, 2017
Carpenter ants in trees and houses are an indicator of a moisture and decay problem. Locating the problem gives you opportunity to act. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2018 by IR-4
Published on October 4, 2017
Participants at the 2017 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2018 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Protecting Michigan’s fruit from invasive spotted wing drosophila
Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan State University researches effective ways to manage spotted wing drosophila from destroying fruit production. -
Why are my interior conifer needles turning yellow?
Published on September 29, 2017
Needle drop of conifers in the fall can be a natural process, or it can be a symptom of other pest or cultural problems.