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  Advances on managing spotted wing drosophila with entomopathogenic nematodes

  Published on January 8, 2025
  Biological control agents, mainly entomopathogenic nematodes, are a great alternative to chemical insecticides for managing spotted wing drosophila.

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  MSU ag engineer designing innovative technologies to support specialty crop production

  Published on December 12, 2024
  MSU assistant professor Yuzhen Lu is supporting Michigan’s asparagus and blueberry industries through several research projects.

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  EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

  Published on November 11, 2024
  Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.

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  MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop new biopesticide for invasive spotted wing drosophila

  Published on October 31, 2024
  The $325,000 grant is a partnership with Indiana University supported by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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  Crop insurance for fruit growers: Update for the 2025 crop year

  Published on October 30, 2024
  There have been a number of recent updates to the crop insurance policies available to Michigan fruit farmers.

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  Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

  Published on October 23, 2024
  Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.

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  Explaining new blueberry Option Units by season, Enhanced Coverage Option and Enterprise Units for apples and cherries

  Published on October 18, 2024
  Videos are available that explain important details and items to consider for 2025 crop insurance decisions for apples, cherries and blueberries.

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on October 11, 2024
  October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.

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  New spotted lanternfly bulletin for Michigan homeowners and residents

  Published on September 23, 2024
  This bulletin provides an overview of spotted lanternfly to help residents prepare as this invasive insect spreads in Michigan.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 4, 2024

  Published on September 4, 2024
  Apple harvest moves into Honeycrisp. Cold-hardy wine grapes are at peak harvest.