News
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New grapevine virus testing services at MSU starting in summer 2019
Published on December 3, 2018
Based on a grapevine virus survey, MSU Diagnostic Services is developing new laboratory tests to diagnose problems in Michigan’s vineyards. Watch for details as we develop this service.
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Effect of lure type and trap placement in monitoring oriental fruit moth populations in Michigan peach orchards
Published on November 30, 2018
Funds from the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission provide new insight on trapping strategies for a familiar pest of Michigan’s peach and apple industry.
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The quest for Lorsban alternatives for cabbage maggot control in brassica root crops: 2018 trials
Published on November 29, 2018
Cabbage maggot is a difficult-to-control pest in turnips, radishes and rutabagas. Learn about the latest results from MSU insecticide trials aiming to hunt down Lorsban alternatives.
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Great Lakes EXPO will include free medical evaluation service for using respirators
Published on November 20, 2018
The Worker Protection Standard requires a medical evaluation before fit-testing or using respirators on the farm.
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Fire blight survey—your feedback is needed
Published on November 14, 2018
Take a short survey about fire blight on your farm to help researchers address and improve fire blight disease management.
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Pesticide manual review class offered in Washtenaw County
Published on November 12, 2018
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending an optional review class on Dec. 11, 2018, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Tar spot is impacting corn yields and causing stalk lodging during harvest
Published on November 6, 2018
We are seeing widespread incidence of corn tar pot in southwest Michigan as fields open up for harvest.
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Registration for online root zone management course now open
Published on November 2, 2018
Participants will learn about water quality, plant nutrition and irrigation management in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Dec. 7, 2018.
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Sign up today for winter greenhouse online courses
Published on November 2, 2018
Greenhouse growers can sign up for Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting (English or Spanish), Biological Control for Greenhouse Growers (English or Spanish) and Floriculture Root Zone Management during November.
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Register now for biological control for winter greenhouse growers online course
Published on November 2, 2018
Students will learn fundamental concepts and research-based information in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Dec. 7, 2018.
