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Rodent control for Michigan fruit, nut and Christmas tree producers

Published on November 10, 2016
Unseasonably warm weather and continued grass growth may be hiding a significant amount of rodent activity. Growers are advised to scout carefully and consider mowing tall undergrowth one more time before snow falls.
Last chance to receive pesticide recertification credits from the IPM Academy Online

Published on November 2, 2016
Up to five commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators until Dec. 31, 2016. No registration or fees required.
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2017 by IR-4

Published on October 4, 2016
Participants at the 2016 IR-4 Food Use and Biopesticide Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2017 IR-4 food-use research program.
Managed Pollination Protection Plan meetings are gathering important feedback

Published on September 13, 2016
Stakeholders gave their input on developing Michigan’s Managed Pollinator Protection Plan at recent listening sessions. More meetings are available to attend.
Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan listening sessions

Published on August 23, 2016
Beekeepers, growers and others interested in the health of honey bees are invited to listening sessions to discuss pesticide use and bees.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 19, 2016

Published on August 19, 2016
Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bugs this season.
Potato leafhoppers and mites on the rise in chestnut

Published on July 13, 2016
Potato leafhopper numbers are up and European red mites are visible in Michigan chestnut orchards.
State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online

Published on June 29, 2016
MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams.
Irrigation management: Measuring soil moisture and application uniformity

Published on June 23, 2016
Measure soil moisture and irrigation equipment output to ensure timely application of the right amount of water uniformly across your field.
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat

Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event.