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, Voles
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, White-tailed Deer
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, Coyotes
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, Crows
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, Wild Turkeys
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.
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Avipel Project and Sandhill Crane Q&A
Published on April 12, 2019
MSU Extension is seeking farms to participate in a trial Avipel crane seed treatment. Learn more about the opportunity and frequently asked questions about the product.
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Avipel Crane Deterrent Seed Treatment
Published on April 12, 2019
In this video, learn more about Avipel and its usefulness in managing sandhill cranes.
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Crane Management
Published on April 11, 2019
Learn about crane biology, the damage cranes can cause for crops, and effective management strategies.
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Farmer Interviews About Crane Management
Published on April 11, 2019
In this video, farmers who have had experience with sandhill crane damage and management strategies share what they have learned using non-lethal deterrents and depredation permits.
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Deer Management
Published on April 10, 2019
Learn how crop producers can manage deer to minimize crop loss and which species are under the DNR's jurisdiction.
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Farmer Interviews About Deer Management
Published on April 9, 2019
Learn about deer depredation hunting permits from farmers who have had experience with deer damage in the past.
News
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The comeback of the European corn borer?
Published on June 19, 2024
Join MSU Extension to hear Jocelyn Smith discussing European corn borer during the June 27 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with Cercospora leaf spot management in sugarbeets
Published on June 18, 2024
Jaime Willbur, MSU plant pathologist, will provide strategies for controlling Cercospora leaf spot in sugarbeets during the June 20 Virtual Breakfast Series. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues as growing season picks up speed
Published on June 5, 2024
It’s not too late to join the live series that provides timely, relevant information to field crops farmers and connects them to MSU specialists weekly. -
Directed spray applications in corn coming up in June 6 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on May 28, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on June 6 for management recommendations on directed spray applications in corn. -
Wheat fungicide: Informing your spray decision for the 2024 season
Published on May 23, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 30 for management recommendations on your wheat fungicide spraying to keep your yield protected.