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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 20, 2013
Published on August 20, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila captures continue to rise as harvest winds down in some blueberry and raspberry sites. -
Grand Rapids, Mich., small fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013
Published on August 20, 2013
Successful control of spotted wing Drosophila at harvest time requires scouting, weather information and proper rotation of insecticides. -
Michigan berry growers face a challenging time managing spotted wing Drosophila
Published on August 16, 2013
The month of August is becoming the most problematic time period for berry growers in the middle of harvest under difficult conditions due to the presence of spotted wing Drosophila in their fields. -
Preserving dark night sky is a northern Michigan placemaking strategy
Published on August 13, 2013
The Emmet County Headlands International Dark Sky Park is an excellent example of how to promote a unique rural asset as a placemaking strategy. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 13, 2013
Published on August 13, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila catches are increasing in fields and orchards where harvest is completed and insecticide residues are minimal. -
Landscaping for water quality: the LID approach
Published on August 8, 2013
Low Impact Design (LID) practices offer individuals, businesses and communities ways to reduce stormwater runoff and protect water quality. -
Michigan’s Public Land Management Strategy and PILT
Published on August 7, 2013
MDNR officials explain new Public Land Management Strategy and PILT rules to northern county commissioners. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 6, 2013
Published on August 6, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be captured throughout Michigan, and larvae have been detected in multiple crops, so protect susceptible fruit. -
Late summer algae blooms may cause problems in farm ponds
Published on August 5, 2013
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) in farm ponds can pose risk to people, pets and livestock. Learn to recognize HABs when using farm ponds for swimming and watering livestock. -
If you head to the water over the summer, you may encounter swimmer’s itch
Published on August 5, 2013
Avoid swimmer’s itch this summer by observing where you are swimming and rinsing off after a swim.