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Grower adoption of IPM through matching Conservation program funds

Grower adoption of IPM through matching Conservation program funds. EQIP FA Pest management:. 1997-2002 Nationwide: 0.77% Top ten: 2.3% No.<1%: 35. 2005/06, non-livestock Nationwide: 2.8% Top ten: 9.2% No.<1%: 19. NRCS practices (pest management): 595, Pest management

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Grower adoption of IPM through matching Conservation program funds

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  1. Grower adoption of IPM through matching Conservation program funds EQIP FA Pest management: 1997-2002 Nationwide: 0.77% Top ten: 2.3% No.<1%: 35 2005/06, non-livestock Nationwide: 2.8% Top ten: 9.2% No.<1%: 19 NRCS practices (pest management): 595, Pest management 328, Conservation crop rotation 386, Field border

  2. Michigan growers respond, increased IPM with resource and farm conservation value Michigan Baseline: 1997-2002, 1.3% of budget to implement pest monitoring 2003-2006 • Electronic canopy sensing and shields to sprayers • Flamer/steamer weed control • Pesticides with low water contamination potential • Non-pesticide pest reduction strategies • Disease inoculum reduction strategies • Organic mulches • Pest monitoring and forecasting • Neglected perennial crop removal Michigan IPM Alliance

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