What actually is Vascular Cambium? Why does it matter?

Join Ohio State tick experts on Wednesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. to learn more about the growing public health concern caused by the exploding tick population in the Buckeye State.

Last week, Jonathan Shields, Agriculture Inspection Manager with the Ohio Department of Agriculture's (ODA) Division of Plant Health reported seeing hatch of the spotted lanternfly (SLF) in Cincinnati, Ohio on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Want to learn more about invasive species? Check out this program brought to you by the OSU Ohio Woodland Stewards Program.

Timely turfgrass information is here from our OSU Turf Team!

Spring blooming trees and shrubs are beginning to bloom. And those showing the color lavender or various shades of purple to hot pink are striking.

In the Extension office this time of year, we often receive calls from concerned people wondering if they had missed the timing for dormant oil application to fruit trees.  When asked why they can’t apply dormant oil, the answer is always “because it’s not the dormant season now!”  They are relieved to hear the answer I give them of “have no fear and confidently spray away”!  Then the discussions begin, “then why is it called a dormant oil spray if that doesn’t matter!”

 

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The Ohio Department of Agriculture along with USDA_APHIS is asking Ohioans to please send in information on unsolicited seeds. Earlier this week the ODA distributed the release that included a BYGL Alert.

Check out this week's OSU Turf Team Times recorded on Friday, April 11, 2025. Contributor's include: Pamela Sherratt; Dr. David Gardner; Dr. Shaohui Wu; Dr. Shetlar; and Dr. Ed Nangle.

Recently, OSU's State Fruit Pathologist and Fresh Produce Safety Specialist, posted a guide for Disease Management in Home Strawberry Plantings. The resource is available on the web, and you will also see guides for home apple and grape disease management as well.