An evergreen in a garden always reminds us that hope sticks around, even in winter. There are more than 250 registered cultivars of hemlock in existence. These Hemlocks vary in color, shape, leaf type ...

Section 1. Background and Purpose. Ticks and mosquitoes are among the deadliest animals worldwide, transmitting major diseases that impose growing health and economic burdens on the American public.

ELIMINATING INVASIVE TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to eliminate invasive ticks and mosquitoes in the Federal jurisdiction of Washington, D.C. through ...

All palms, as well as cycads and other palm-like plants, are susceptible to Ganoderma butt rot, a fatal disease with no known ...

Pasture Mealy bugs were first identified in Texas in 2025. Now, they have made their way to Florida and are killing large portions of grass across the state. “It was ...

New Mexico’s chile industry is facing a significant supply shortage after a promising start to the 2026 harvest gave way to poor growing conditions, crop diseases and insect damage. The New Mexico ...

Demand for New Mexico green chile remains huge, but supply is shrinking and wholesale prices are climbing. The shortage is affecting farms, roasting operations and a $54.8 million state industry.

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Due to the heavy pest and disease pressure in the 2025-26 wheat crop, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting the inaugural Wheat Insect & Disease Scouting School on Wednesday, Sept. 16 in Canyon. The ...

Phil Primack was New Hampshire’s “Outstanding Tree Farmer” in 2024. He is a Medford-based writer. Two historic copper beech trees — one on the Belmont Town Green and the other at Saugus Iron Works ...

Different cover crops may affect how plants defend themselves against pests—including by attracting more insects that eat harmful caterpillars—according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State ...