October 2003
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Mark Whalon and Andrea Coombs, both with Michigan State University, are working with other researchers to monitor and trap plum curculio. Click here to read the story.

Southwest Michigan Grower
Hooked on Blueberries
Doc Anderson could be called the dean of blueberries in his area around Covert in Southwest Michigan.

Natural Instinct: Trapping Plum Curculio
Relies on Insect’s Climbing Behavior
Plum curculio continues to pose a threat to fruit growers. But with research being conducted across the fruit-growing realm, plum curculio might face more focused resistance in coming seasons.

Environmental Groups, States Sue
EPA Over FQPA Implementation
Two lawsuits, filed Sept. 15, claim EPA has not complied with the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) to protect children from pesticides.

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Open Letter From Yakima
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