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How to plant trees the right way!

May 30, 2017

Here in the K-State Diagnostic lab we deal with trees that are planted WRONG all the time! When trees are planted wrong, they start out extra stressed from...

Construction day at Rocky Ford

May 26, 2017

The turf team collaborated on a special project this week, the construction of a new rain-out shelter for drought studies.

Powdery mildew in turf

May 26, 2017

Turf powdery mildew thrives in shady sites during cool, humid weather. We have had a lot of cool, moist days with temps in the 50s and 60s which is perfect...

"In the event of a pesticide spill, follow the three Cs: CONTROL the spill, CONTAIN it, and CLEAN it up."

May 24, 2017

Do you have a plan in place in case of a pesticide spill? You don't want to be inventing your plan on the fly, in the moment.

"In the event of a pesticide spill, follow the three Cs: CONTROL the spill, CONTAIN it, and CLEAN it up."

May 24, 2017

Do you have a plan in place in case of a pesticide spill? You don't want to be inventing your plan on the fly, in the moment.

Tree Field Day, Overland Park Arboretum, June 2

May 19, 2017

The Kansas Forest Service is hosting a tree event at the Overland Park Arboretum on Friday, June 2. It's the Walnut Council Field Day, and usually the focus...

Plants are good for people

May 19, 2017

I think we all know that plants and nature are good for people. However, to read more about the social side of the green industry you can check out this interesting...

Emerald Ash Borer Workshop - Doniphan County, June 7

May 19, 2017

The Kansas Forest Service is sponsoring a workshop about EAB on June 7, 12:30-4:30 in Troy (Doniphan County). Topics include identification and biology, EAB...

Anthracnose in shade trees

May 16, 2017

Here is a quick update from Ward Upham and the Horticulture News :

European elm flea weevil

May 12, 2017

Got holes in your elm leaves? Could be the European elm flea weevil. For more pointers, here is an article by Dr. Cloyd on the Entomology blog: