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.
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Crows
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Coyotes
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Birds
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Black Bear
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Voles
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Sandhill Cranes
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Wild Turkeys
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, White-tailed Deer
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
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Avipel Crane Deterrent Seed Treatment
Published on March 22, 2019
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Avipel Project and Sandhill Crane Q & A
Published on March 22, 2019
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Crane Management
Published on March 22, 2019
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Deer Management
Published on March 22, 2019
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Farmer Interviews About Crane Management
Published on March 22, 2019
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Farmer Interviews About Deer Management
Published on March 22, 2019
News
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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.
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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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Managing bird damage on fruit farms
Published on June 21, 2019
Preventing habitual behavior is critical for effective bird damage management.
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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.
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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.
