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, 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
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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, Sandhill Cranes
Published on March 22, 2019
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Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Black Bear
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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Who’s that digging in my yard: Skunks, raccoons or moles?
Published on October 18, 2024
Gain a better idea of which critter is digging up your yard or garden by the damage they cause. -
Hunting female deer: A better population management strategy
Published on September 17, 2024
When deer numbers become extremely high, crop damage and the associated yield losses from deer are greater than many producers are willing to tolerate. -
Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer
Published on September 13, 2024
Identifying deer with chronic wasting disease (CWD) is not always possible by visual observation. There are common signs that may indicate a deer is sick, but it may or may not have CWD. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season. -
Research project evaluates what users of coastal wildlife management areas value
Published on September 12, 2023
Project began in 2016 and included engagement with communities in the Saginaw Bay and Southeast Michigan regions.