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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. -
Trialing deer repellents to control white-tailed deer damage to soybeans
Published on January 10, 2019
Michigan State University trialed two deer repellents, DeerPro Spring and Summer and DeerPro Ag, to see if they control deer depredation to the point of significantly protecting soybean yield. -
Trialing DeerPro Spring & Summer repellent to control white-tailed deer depredation of soybeans
Published on January 12, 2018
Michigan State University Extension and Great Oak, Inc. partnered to test efficacy of DeerPro Spring & Summer deer repellent in two commercial soybean fields. -
Protecting farm feed from deer
Published on July 13, 2017
Protecting cattle feed from deer is the most important way cattle producers can prevent TB infection of their herd. -
Two students awarded support for wildlife and fisheries management
Published on March 14, 2017
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Do you have a plan to reduce risks from wildlife in your produce fields?
Published on May 11, 2016
When wildlife comes in contact with fruit and vegetable production areas, the risk of foodborne illnesses increases. If growers are to mitigate some of the risk posed by wildlife, they need a plan. -
Do I need a permit to control wildlife on my farm?
Published on June 18, 2015
Depending on the wildlife species and type of control to be implemented, a permit from state or federal wildlife management agencies may be required.