Few plants can thrive in the cold embrace of clay soil, but the eight trees and bushes in our lineup persevere and even ...

But as it continued and he looked out his window, he was surprised to see that a green ash tree in front of his house, near the street, had been cut down by a work crew. It was one of about 25 ...

“Ash trees get so brittle when they die that they ... studies show. This past winter, when temperatures were warmer and there was no snow, conditions were ideal for the ash borer to survive ...

To check an ash tree for larval infestation, carve away a small portion of the trunk’s bark and underlying sapwood. Look for S-shaped tunnels and whitish, worm-like larvae. Eggs, larvae and pupae can ...

In the decades since, the wood-boring beetle has spread east and west across the U.S. and Canada, killing tens of millions of ash trees, causing one of the costliest forest insect invasions to date.

AGRICULTURAL AND FARM NEWS By Nathan Winter Extension Educator – Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker County The spring time weather will soon be heading our way. Prune apple ...

University of Minnesota Extension If you traveled through rural Minnesota last winter, you probably realized some of the benefits of windbreaks and living snow ...

You've taken the time to ensure your yard thrives during the colder months, but have you considered that your trees are also preparing for the harsh winter season ahead? The cold air, dry winds, and ...