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Tricking pine shoot beetle with trap logs
Published on February 27, 2013
Trap logs are very effective in reducing pine shoot beetle populations in Scotch pine Christmas tree fields. Growers enrolling in the Pine Shoot Beetle Compliance Program need to place trap logs in fields by March 1 or 15, depending on location. -
Registration for the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy CLOSES Thursday, Feb. 14!
Published on February 13, 2013
Registration for this important event closes at midnight on Thursday, Feb. 14, so register NOW to ensure your spot at the 2013 IPM Academy! -
MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on February 8, 2013
Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit. -
Overcoming leader loss from cankers on Douglas fir
Published on February 7, 2013
How to minimize the financial impacts of loss from cankers on leaders of Douglas fir. -
Compulsory pooling: How the unleased mineral owner gets paid
Published on January 24, 2013
Receiving a cost-free royalty and treatment as a working interest owner are some of the benefits that mineral rights owners should understand. -
Pesticide resistance management requires an integrated approach
Published on January 17, 2013
Equip yourself to face the challenge of pesticide resistance by attending the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb 19-20. -
Who can scout for pests? Anyone!
Published on January 17, 2013
Trained workers, staff or family members can save you time and money by helping to monitor pest levels in your Christmas tree or nursery fields. -
Recycle your fresh Christmas tree and protect against deer browse
Published on December 26, 2012
Take advantage of this smart use of your old Christmas tree. Protect your garden plants from deer feeding by placing cut boughs from your recycled tree in a tee-pee fashion around plants. -
Have a "fire-wise" Christmas
Published on December 21, 2012
Explore tips and suggestions from Firewise educators to protect your home, family and community from fires started by holiday lights and decorations. -
Get more from your integrated pest management by attending our 2013 Academy
Published on December 11, 2012
Join us at the 2013 IPM Academy for discussions about how to practice IPM to get a better harvest in a world of shifting weather.