Wildlife Management

Wildlife management on the farm is key to maintaining quality and yield. It is also a major requirement of farm food safety plans. The Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers provides growers the tools to identify and mitigate damage as well as information regarding the various agencies that regulate wildlife.

Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Sandhill Cranes

Published on March 22, 2019
Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Birds

Published on March 22, 2019
Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, White-tailed Deer

Published on March 22, 2019
Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Wild Turkeys

Published on March 22, 2019
Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Coyotes

Published on March 22, 2019
Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Voles

Published on March 22, 2019
Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Black Bear

Published on March 22, 2019
Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Crows

Published on March 22, 2019

Preharvest Wildlife Scouting

Wildlife activity on the farm is a huge food safety risk, which is why it's crucial to scout your fields for animal damage prior to harvest. This interactive video leads you through a simulated preharvest wildlife assessment. Here, you can choose which areas you to scout within your carrot field, and make a decision on what to harvest based off of your observations.

Webinars

Avipel Crane Deterrent Seed Treatment

Published on March 22, 2019
Avipel Project and Sandhill Crane Q & A

Published on March 22, 2019
Crane Management

Published on March 22, 2019
Deer Management

Published on March 22, 2019
Farmer Interviews About Crane Management

Published on March 22, 2019
Farmer Interviews About Deer Management

Published on March 22, 2019

News

Consider the risks associated with animal intrusion in fields before harvest

Published on November 4, 2019
Learn more about the risks associated with the three main types of animal intrusion a grower may find during a preharvest wildlife assessment.
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.
Managing bird damage on fruit farms

Published on June 21, 2019
Preventing habitual behavior is critical for effective bird damage management.
High sandhill crane populations? Don’t overlook planter box treatment with Avipel.

Published on April 18, 2019
Consider using the powder formulation of Avipel seed treatment for last-minute application in the planter box if you are dealing with a large sandhill crane population.
New wildlife management resource available for farmers

Published on April 9, 2019
Learn about the latest strategies and regulations regarding wildlife management on the farm.