Aug 15, 2016 | News, News/PR
It grows on every continent except Antarctica and has earned a reputation as one of the worst weeds on earth — and according to U.S. Forest Service emeritus scientist Jim Miller, cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is without doubt one of the most threatening invasive...
May 23, 2016 | News, News/PR
The invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle that has killed tens of millions of ash trees across the U.S. has been detected in Texas. State and federal agencies are preparing people and communities with information, education and preventative measures to fight the...
May 2, 2016 | News, News/PR
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe Monday announced new export sales of Virginia forest products to Germany during a trade and marketing mission to several European countries this week. The relationship between Kenbridge-based America Bluesky Lumber Industry LLC and...
Mar 30, 2015 | News, News/PR
A tiny insect from Asia has the potential to cause big problems for landowners and homeowners in Louisiana. The emerald ash borer was discovered recently in Webster Parish near Shongaloo, according to Wood Johnson, an entomologist with the U.S. Forest Service....
Feb 25, 2015 | News, News/PR
Officials with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry say the emerald ash borer (EAB), a severe insect pest of ash trees, has been confirmed in Webster Parish making Louisiana the 25th state to confirm the presence of this beetle. Experts say the EAB is...
