Bagworms are caterpillars that molt into moths, typically identified by the bags they construct as they feed. Bagworm larvae enclose themselves in cone-shaped bags and partially emerge to consume ...

There’s something quietly satisfying about reaching up and pulling ripe fruit straight from a tree in your own backyard. One ...

The apple maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella) is the most important insect pest to Minnesota grown apples and typically starts to become active in July. Heavily infested apples are distorted, inedible and ...

Because your 2026 summer theme is no uninvited guests.

OSU Extension Service offers timely advice on garden chores, fertilizing, pest control, and more each month. Here’s the ...

Ahead of the critical farming season, SKUAST-K issues dos and don’ts for apple growers, guiding crop care, pest control and ...

This is a 25-year-old crape myrtle. I have 20 to 25 crape myrtles in my yard and this is the only one that has this condition ...

Think of Japanese beetles as the uninvited guests that show up at your Fourth of July backyard party, help themselves to ...

Kenny's Westside Pub in Downtown Peoria offers Irish fare and Celtic vibes, with unique items such as Dill Pickle Soup and the popular corned beef quesadilla, and during the summer months, music ...

For generations, farmers have relied on colorful sayings to pass along practical wisdom, observations about nature, and reminders about the importance of hard work. While modern technology has ...

I love your column, Heloise. I read it every day! It's sometimes hard to get an accurate temperature of oil when using a thermometer, especially if there's only ...

The Directorate of Extension at SKUAST-Kashmir has issued a fresh advisory for apple growers, urging them to adopt safe pesticide practices and proper orchard management to protect crops and improve ...