News
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Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2020 by IR-4
Published on October 17, 2019
Participants at the 2019 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2020 IR-4 food-use research program.
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Pesticide manual review classes offered in southeast Michigan in 2020
Published on October 17, 2019
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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Deny the spotted lanternfly
Published on October 10, 2019
Two things you can do to help keep the spotted lanternfly out of nurseries and landscapes.
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MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Most grapes are harvested in southwest Michigan and wine grape harvest is underway in northwest Michigan. Weather delays have been altering harvest windows and we are noticing benefits in reflective strips in vineyards.
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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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Category-specific pesticide review classes offered in January 2020
Published on October 7, 2019
Prepare for specific category (7A, 3A, 6 and FUM) exams by attending optional pesticide review classes from Jan. 6-9, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Limited seating is available, so register early.
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When it comes to carrots: Want not, root-knot
Published on October 3, 2019
Northern root-knot nematodes can often achieve high population densities on root vegetables without expressing of any above-ground symptoms.
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Michigan potato late blight update – Oct. 2, 2019
Published on October 2, 2019
Potato late blight has been reported in Michigan’s Clinton County, with continued confirmed reports in neighboring areas.
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Pesticide manual review class offered in Washtenaw County
Published on October 1, 2019
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending an optional review class on Nov. 18, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Register for 2019 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update
Published on September 26, 2019
The Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness on Dec. 18 will offer seven MDARD restricted use pesticide, six CCA and 1 MAEAP phase 1 certification credits.
