MSU Extension Integrated Pest Management

News

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  Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

  Published on February 21, 2025
  Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.

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  Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

  Published on February 21, 2025
  Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.

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  Netting in high-density sweet cherries reduces bird damage and spotted wing drosophila

  Published on February 20, 2025
  Over a two-year study, bird damage and SWD were reduced under nets. Netting may serve as an effective way to protect crops and reduce reliance on pesticides.

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  Beginning farmers have plenty to glean from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

  Published on February 10, 2025
  Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 24 through March 7 during the MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.

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  How do I know if a pesticide is safe for bees? Five steps to protect bees from pesticides

  Published on February 7, 2025
  How to protect bees while managing pests.

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  ¿Cómo puedo saber si un pesticida es seguro para las abejas? Cinco pasos para proteger a las abejas de los pesticidas

  Published on February 7, 2025
  Cómo proteger a las abejas mientras se controlan las plagas.

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  MSU Extension Field Crops Scouting School returns for second year

  Published on February 7, 2025
  This scouting school is designed for interns or entry-level scouts to teach the basics of identification, walking patterns, scouting tools, etc.

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  Registration is open for the Vegetable and Field Crop Production Update on February 18

  Published on January 30, 2025
  Participants will hear updates for vegetable and field crop producers in the Saginaw Valley and Thumb of Michigan.

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  New corn planting strategies on the MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series

  Published on January 28, 2025
  Join us Feb. 3 to learn about new corn planting strategies to improve your return on investment.

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  Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

  Published on January 27, 2025
  A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.