USDA Celebrates 150 years

Visit www.usda.gov/usda150 to learn more about USDA’s history and plans for the future. The site provides information about events, facts and goings-on related to the anniversary.

Click here to read a brief document about the the USDA.

Emerald Ash Borer Closer to New England

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been recently discovered to be even closer to New England than previously thought.  Having been found in NY sate in 2010 just west of the Hudson River and infesting an area about 30 x 15 miles and just 25 miles from the western borders of MA and CT has put New England on high alert for this unwanted pest.

Click here to read more.

Drought-tolerant plant materials

Drought Tolerant Perennials:
http://extension.umass.edu/landscape/fact-sheets/drought-tolerant-perennials

Drought Tolerant Plants for the Landscape:
http://extension.umass.edu/landscape/fact-sheets/drought-tolerant-plants-landscape

And another that discusses the effects of long-term drought:

Long-term Drought Effects on Trees and Shrubs:
http://extension.umass.edu/landscape/fact-sheets/long-term-drought-effects-trees-and-shrubs