Tag: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Business
Invasive tallow trees taking over the South
Scientists say that the introduction of a flea beetle from the tallow’s native habitat in eastern China could be the best way to rid the trees from the South!
November 20, 2017
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Business
Union files grievance claiming goats are stealing landscaping jobs
In Michigan, AFSCME has filed a grievance against Western Michigan University claiming that the goats it employed are taking away jobs from laid-off workers.
July 11, 2017
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Design-Build
Invasive plant species results in unintended consequences
Monrovia has their bamboo listed as bird-friendly; however, this bamboo is everything but friendly. Get the details on this bamboo on Total Landscape Care!
March 7, 2017
Cedar waxwings are one of the few North American birds that specializes in eating fruit. It can survive on fruit alone for several months. Photo: Kelly Colgan Azar/Flickr
Business
Federal hiring freeze halts promising pollinator research
President Trump's executive order to freeze federal hiring has placed many researchers in limbo, including one studying the bee die-off issue. Read more on TLC!
February 7, 2017
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Lawn maintenance
Genetically modified grass appears likely to keep spreading
The grass isn't always greener on the other side when it comes to Scott's Miracle-Gro. Read about it spreading from state to state on Total Landscape Care!
January 10, 2017
Linn County is the self-proclaimed grass seed capitol of the world. Photo: Stephen Kruso/Flickr
Business
Death of America’s ash trees continues apace as borer spreads
Emerald ash borer infestations continue to decimate North America’s ash trees. Click to read how it's currently affecting Illinois, like many other American cities.
August 11, 2016
Adult emerald ash borers emerge from an infested ash tree. They did their damage beneath the bark as larvae.
Lawn maintenance
In preparing for emerald ash borer, city discovers infestation present
Omaha, Nebraska stepped up its years-long preparation for the emerald ash borer, the ash tree killer. What they found was an infestation. Click to read more.
June 9, 2016
After taking down a diseased tree in Omaha, Nebraska, arborists discovered the tell-tale ‘S’-shaped galleries of emerald ash borer larvae on this limb. Photo: Nebraska Forest Service
Business
Researchers to attack emerald ash borer with army of wasps
Thanks to researchers at the University of Delaware, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved an insect that can combat the emerald ash borer. Click to see more.
May 31, 2016
Spathius galinae have sensors in their legs that allow them to detect vibrations of emerald ash borer larvae. Photo: Jian Duan
Business
Virginia nurseries, greenhouses gain traction after recession years
The Great Recession continues to haunt many individuals and industries, but in Virginia nurseries and greenhouses are booming. Click to read how they've done it.
May 10, 2016
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Business
AmericanHort cheers USDA funding for pest solutions
AmericanHort wasted no time in praising Thursday’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it was allocating $58 million from the 2014 farm bill to fight plant pests and diseases. The money will go to a variety of projects across the country. “For many years, the farm bill has been about row crops and […]
February 12, 2016
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Business
USDA: Horticultural industry’s sales up 18% in 5 years
The horticulture industry has seen a big increase in sales over the last five years. Click to read more on Total Landscape Care.
December 22, 2015
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Business
Landscapers have front-row seat as ethanol fight rages on
Landscaping companies may not have a direct stake in the fight over the ethanol content in gasoline, but equipment manufacturers are right in the middle of it.
June 11, 2015
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