News
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Trouble controlling weeds? Submit seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
Published on October 23, 2019
Submit seeds to MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics to determine if herbicide resistance is impacting your farm.
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Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research
Published on October 15, 2019
National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement.
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Vole management for Michigan crop producers
Published on October 7, 2019
Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots.
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MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics gets a brand-new website
Published on September 24, 2019
We invite you to explore our new website to learn about new services and reconnect with our diagnosticians.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 17, 2019
Published on September 17, 2019
Brown marmorated stink bug numbers really jumped last week. This pest is on the move.
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Brown marmorated stink bug update for Sept. 13, 2019
Published on September 13, 2019
Fruit and vegetable being monitored for brown marmorated stink bugs in southern Michigan have a significant increase in numbers this week. Include this pest in your management plan in susceptible crops.
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MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops
Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 10, 2019
Published on September 10, 2019
Apple harvest is picking up steam.
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Spotted wing Drosophila in west central Michigan: Trends, trees and traps
Published on September 5, 2019
Regional spotted wing Drosophila traps tell you when to start a spray program, not how to alter it once it’s been initiated.
