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Freshwater drum: The overlooked native fish that has been crushing trillions of invasive mussels in Lake Erie
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (20+ words) Michigan State University...
Mycotoxins in feed Part 2: Key mycotoxins that matter in swine
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (14+ words) Michigan State University...
Preparing youth for a technological future in the Lansing region: Part 2
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (15+ words) Michigan State University...
A midsummer night's pest: Western bean cutworm
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (11+ words) Michigan State University...
Tips for honey bees and beekeepers in hot weather
1+ week, 4+ day ago (891+ words) Ana Heck, Michigan State University Extension, and Zachary Huang, Michigan State University Department of Entomology - June 29, 2026 Learn what beekeepers can do to help their colonies tolerate hot weather conditions and deal with the heat when beekeeping. Honey bees are generally…...
Insect friend or foe? Brown insect with triangular head and tent-like wings
2+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) Nicolle Ritchie, Michigan State University Extension - June 25, 2026 Several brown lacewings have been spotted this year already. Are they agricultural friends, foes or something in-between? Only relatively few insects are economic agricultural pests out of the millions of insects in the…...
Managing cucumber beetles and squash bugs at the same time
2+ week, 2+ day ago (296+ words) Zsofia Szendrei, Michigan State University, Department of Entomology - June 24, 2026 Cucumber beetles and squash bugs often appear at the same time, but they do not respond equally to insecticides. Understanding your options can help improve control, reduce costs, and avoid unnecessary…...
Root Shock & Resistance: Rural Black Land Loss and Mobilization for Restoration
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (15+ words) Michigan State University...
Innovative agronomy tools and resources: Pests
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (410+ words) Nicolle Ritchie, Michigan State University Extension - June 09, 2026 Innovation and adaptability are important for farm success. Explore these free tools and resources on improving pest forecasting, identification and monitoring. Crop Risk Tool: A tool from the Crop Protection Network that predicts…...
Shifting patterns of aster yellows risk across two growing seasons in Michigan
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (15+ words) Michigan State University...