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MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on February 8, 2013
Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit. -
Get up-to-date pesticide labels, labeling and safety data sheets for 2013
Published on January 30, 2013
Looking to do a pesticide inventory before the 2013 season starts? Here are some resources for pesticide labels and material safety data sheets. -
Michigan Clean Sweep programs continue statewide in 2013
Published on January 30, 2013
Safely dispose of unwanted and outdated pesticides and mercury items through the Michigan Clean Sweep Program. -
Pesticide resistance management requires an integrated approach
Published on January 17, 2013
Equip yourself to face the challenge of pesticide resistance by attending the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb 19-20. -
Who can scout for pests? Anyone!
Published on January 17, 2013
Trained workers, staff or family members can save you time and money by helping to monitor pest levels in your Christmas tree or nursery fields. -
Your plum trees versus black knot
Published on January 7, 2013
Winter is the perfect time to scout for black knot in plum trees. -
Common suspects involved in winter landscape damage
Published on January 4, 2013
Identify these pesky, winter, landscape pests by the location of the damage they cause. -
Recycle your fresh Christmas tree and protect against deer browse
Published on December 26, 2012
Take advantage of this smart use of your old Christmas tree. Protect your garden plants from deer feeding by placing cut boughs from your recycled tree in a tee-pee fashion around plants. -
Signs and symptoms of plant disease: Is it fungal, viral or bacterial?
Published on December 19, 2012
Familiarity with the way plant diseases are visually identified can help you diagnose problems. -
What does it mean to be a leader on your farm?
Published on December 14, 2012
Employees are an important and valuable resource on the farm and your leadership has an impact on their performance and their longevity on the farm.