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• 2014 statewide trapping system crucial for spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug

  Published on January 14, 2014
  New statewide project addresses monitoring and reporting the first catch of two new invasive pests, spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug, in Michigan fruit systems.

• Bounce dryer sheets for fungus gnat control: More than household items?

  Published on January 13, 2014
  Bounce dryer sheets show potential for fungus gnat control in a greenhouse due to the compound linalool, which repels adult fungus gnats.

• Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on January 9, 2014
  Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.

• Does light quality impact the development of edema?

  Published on January 8, 2014
  UV, blue and far-red light can prevent the development of edema on some plants in the tomato family.

• Ornamental nurseries reminded to check for rodent damage in poly houses

  Published on January 3, 2014
  Increased snowfall and very cold temperatures may push rodents looking for a meal into poly houses.

• Maximizing the value of corn stover

  Published on January 2, 2014
  Whether on the soil or in the barn, corn stover is a valuable resource on crop and livestock farms.

• Will the ethanol “blend wall” block biofuels growth?

  Published on January 2, 2014
  Expanding U.S. ethanol production comes up against declining fuel demand and policy uncertainty.

• Ordering asparagus seed for future field establishment – how many seeds should you purchase?

  Published on December 30, 2013
  A little arithmetic can help you estimate the amount of asparagus seed necessary to meet future planting goals.

• Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?

  Published on December 30, 2013
  Research-based information sources are a good place to start.

• 2013 Soybean on-farm research report is now available

  Published on December 30, 2013
  Soybean producers and agribusiness representatives can download the results from 14 different on-farm research projects conducted by the SMaRT program in 2013.