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Register for blueberry stem gall wasp and blueberry pollination webinar on March 17
Published on March 8, 2021
Although the focus will be mainly on early-season blueberry management issues, the bee pollination information will be useful for small fruit crops such as raspberries and blackberries. -
MSU research team receives USDA grant to evaluate effectiveness, cost of new blueberry pest management strategies
Published on February 19, 2021
An MSU research team received a $325,000 grant to examine the effectiveness and cost of new blueberry pest management approaches. -
Grower input needed on sour rot and wasp challenges in vineyards
Published on February 3, 2021
Michigan State University Extension is looking for your input about sour rot and wasp control in grapes. -
Workshop on building better spray programs for vineyards in the Midwest
Published on February 3, 2021
Attend this virtual workshop on March 2 or 4, 2021, to learn more about writing or recommending fungicide spray programs. -
Pollinator stewardship guide for blueberry growers is now available
Published on February 2, 2021
Blueberry growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension educators and specialists provided input on a blueberry pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators. -
New version of Airblast 101 sprayer handbook now available
Published on January 12, 2021
This new version adds more content for many air-assist sprayer types. It’s bigger, better and the electronic version is now free. -
New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021
Published on January 7, 2021
MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months. -
A mobile-friendly guide for weed identification in nurseries and landscapes is now available
Published on December 11, 2020
This important weed identification tool can be downloaded for free to view on smart phones and tablets. -
Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan
Published on December 10, 2020
A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies. -
Christina DiFonzo awarded ESA professional award for excellence in extension
Published on December 4, 2020
The Entomological Society of America has honored field crops entomologist DiFonzo for her outstanding contributions to extension entomology.