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If IPM practices are not developed to address the challenges, Maine\u2019s wild blueberry crop and $250 million in annual economic impact are at significant risk, according to the researchers.<\/p>\n<p>The integrated proposal contains three focus areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To develop effective weed resistance strategies and educate growers on weed resistance management.<\/li>\n<li>To provide growers with disease forecasts to reduce crop loss and fungicide use while developing new IPM disease and insect management enhancements.<\/li>\n<li>To develop an IPM program for the blueberry tip midge and determine the impact of wild blueberry damage from sap-feeding insects resulting from current fertility and disease management practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>David Yarborough, a blueberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and professor in the School of Food and Agriculture, was awarded funds to improve integrated pest management practices for Maine\u2019s wild blueberry growers. 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