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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.
MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops

Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture.
Disease control permits to manage bovine tuberculosis are now available to more landowners

Published on August 20, 2019
The reoccurrence of bovine tuberculosis infections in northeast Michigan cattle herds results in the need for more landowners to use disease control permits.
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.
Sandhill crane crop damage program offered April 18 in Escanaba

Published on March 27, 2019
Learn about managing sandhill cranes, participate in Avipel crane repellent on-farm demonstration and receive free product and resources.
How to keep your crop field from becoming a wildlife food plot

Published on March 12, 2019
Free webinar on March 22, 2019, will educate growers on how to manage wildlife populations to protect field crops.
Demonstration of wildlife palatability preferences in corn hybrids

Published on March 6, 2019
A variety’s nutritive characteristics and palatability for key wildlife species should be part of your decision-making process when deciding what and where to plant.
New label approved for sandhill crane repellent

Published on January 17, 2019
Protect field corn or sweet corn from sandhill cranes with Avipel (anthraquinone), an effective and non-lethal repellent seed treatment.