Tag Archive: crop damage (20)

Methods to Protect Crops from the Double Whammy of Droughts and Birds

Agriculture MBM Blogs

August 15, 2023
Over the past months, extreme weather patterns have impacted nearly every corner of the globe – and the Midwest is not immune. The region as a whole is currently in a drought. Despite early August rains, some areas in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri are still in the midst of... Read More

How to Protect Your Crops For The Season

Agriculture WGC Blogs

January 27, 2023
As winter comes to its peak in January and February, it can be difficult to think of every detail that goes into the spring planting season. There are plenty of birds that are around year-round on most properties, whether it be in neighboring woods or inside barns and other buildings... Read More

How to Ensure Your Crops for the Season

Agriculture WGC Indy Blogs

January 27, 2023
As winter comes to its peak in January and February, it can be difficult to think of every detail that goes into the spring planting season. There are plenty of birds that are around year-round on most properties, whether it be in neighboring woods or inside barns and other buildings... Read More

How to Protect Your Crops For The Season

Agriculture MBM Blogs

January 27, 2023
As winter comes to its peak in January and February, it can be difficult to think of every detail that goes into the spring planting season. There are plenty of birds that are around year-round on most properties, whether it be in neighboring woods or inside barns and other buildings... Read More

Choosing an Effective Bird Deterrence Strategy for Viticulture

Agriculture MBM Blogs

August 9, 2022
Dealing with pests is an ongoing challenge when it comes to managing a vineyard. From planting through harvesting, your hard work is at risk of becoming some other creature’s buffet. Birds are among the most voracious of pests, especially during the onset of ripening, known in the industry as the... Read More

Protecting Viticulture: Choosing Effective Bird Deterrence Strategies

Agriculture WGC Indy Blogs

August 9, 2022
Dealing with pests is an ongoing challenge when it comes to managing a vineyard. From planting through harvesting, your hard work is at risk of becoming some other creature’s buffet. Birds are among the most voracious of pests, especially during the onset of ripening, known in the industry as the... Read More

Effective Bird Deterrence Strategies for Viticulture

Agriculture WGC Blogs

August 9, 2022
Dealing with pests is an ongoing challenge when it comes to managing a vineyard. From planting through harvesting, your hard work is at risk of becoming some other creature’s buffet. Birds are among the most voracious of pests, especially during the onset of ripening, known in the industry as the... Read More

When It Comes to Sweet Corn, Birds Can’t Get Enough of Your Crops

Agriculture MBM Blogs

May 12, 2022
Sweet corn is one of the predominant crops in the Midwest, and is popular with both people and animals. Unfortunately, there are many species of migratory birds that feed on local crops including sandhill cranes, European starlings, and red-winged blackbirds. In 2019 the USDA published a study showing that blackbirds... Read More

How To Prevent Birds From Feeding On Your Sweet Corn Crops

Agriculture WGC Indy Blogs

May 12, 2022
Sweet corn is one of the predominant crops in the Midwest, and is popular with both people and animals. Unfortunately, there are many species of migratory birds that feed on local crops including sandhill cranes, European starlings, and red-winged blackbirds. In 2019 the USDA published a study showing that blackbirds... Read More

Why Birds Can’t Get Enough of Your Sweet Corn This Growing Season

Agriculture WGC Blogs

May 12, 2022
Sweet corn is one of the predominant crops in the Midwest, and is popular with both people and animals. Unfortunately, there are many species of migratory birds that feed on local crops including sandhill cranes, European starlings, and red-winged blackbirds. In 2019 the USDA published a study showing that blackbirds... Read More