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A few months ago, we heard from a frustrated reader.  Noting the abundant info about emerald ash borer (EAB) in urban environments, he could find almost nothing on managing ash... Read More »
MDA survey finds 59 St. Paul trees infested with emerald ash borer A multi-agency survey found 59 trees infested with emerald ash borer in and around the St. Anthony Park neighborhood... Read More »
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced that EAB has been discovered in St Paul, Minnesota.  There’s a news conference at 3:30 today at Hampden Park in St Paul.  (via... Read More »
On April 22, the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture announced a state quarantine on firewood, ash trees, and ash tree products in Houston County. The precautionary measure is designed to prevent... Read More »
By John Peterson, Delano, MN e have a 140 acre farm East of Delano with about 30 acres of a somewhat fragmented “Big Woods.” Last fall was the big start of... Read More »
From Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension entomologist With the recent discovery of an emerald ash borer infestation south of La Crosse, WI, there is an additional emerald ash borer First... Read More »
The following information was sent out by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) on April 7.  We’re developing information to help Minnesota woodland owners plan for the expected widespread ash... Read More »
Passing along an announcement from the Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry: Greetings from MN DNR Forest Health! The March 2009 issue of the Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter, focusing on invasive... Read More »
[It's been a busy morning!  I just received this notice from Sue Burks at MN DNR. -ed.] Just to let you know we have posted several pieces on the web for... Read More »
Some of the most common invasive species in Minnesota’s woods include buckthorn, garlic mustard, Dutch elm disease and the emerald ash borer. Others that might not come to mind... Read More »

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