News
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Avoid early harvest of late-season processing apple varieties to reduce economic losses caused by bitter pit
Published on January 7, 2019
A discussion of the impact of apple harvest timing on post-harvest disorders, including bitter pit.
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Corn tar spot featured at upcoming Pest Management Update meetings
Published on January 4, 2019
Corn tar spot, a new threat to Michigan corn yields, will be one of the topics discussed at Pest Management Update meetings held throughout Michigan during January and February 2019.
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New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers
Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website.
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Pesticide manual review classes offered in southeast Michigan
Published on December 28, 2018
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending one of the optional review classes scheduled in multiple counties in southeast Michigan.
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Plants’ defense against insects is a bouquet
Published on December 13, 2018
A study led by post-doctoral scholar Andrea Glassmire sheds light on how a blend of chemicals strengthens plants’ defense against insect pests.
