MSU reporting light pest pressure

Michigan State University’s entomologist says this season’s pest pressure has been surprisingly limited. Chis Difonzo tells Brownfield, “No calls about aphids, I know they’re out there.” “Japanese beetle—right on time coming out, doing its mating, defoliation on field edges,” she shares. “I’ve seen some corn rootworm out there. It’s just been pretty darn quiet.” She […]

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