With Internet access, you can view the newsletter on your computer screen within about 24 hours of the start of our production. We look at conditions in surrounding states, data on trends from past years, insect trap catches, forecasting tools and the reports of our agricultural meteorologist to predict what your pest management needs will be. The newsletter articles respond to current outbreaks and recommend long-term preventative actions. Our recommendations include resistance management and the protection of beneficial organisms. This edition addresses both tree and small fruit pest management.
Articles also discuss tree health and general orchard management.
Trap catch reports from the Trevor Nichols Research Complex in Fennville include over 18 insect species. Field crops team stresses scouting In this edition, we cover small grains, corn, forages, soybeans, dry beans and sugar beets. Special features include soil management, some marketing updates, and European corn borer and corn rootworm catches. Our vegetable edition includes potatoes with upland and muck vegetables. This team prints articles on pest management, soil nutrition, and potato production including late blight management.