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Asked January 14, 2021, 3:59 PM EST

60 -70 foot spruce (I have 1 and neighbor has 5) loosing all their needles starting from bottom of tree. Noticed last year that needles never grew back and tree now appears dead. Others are probably dying -- no noticeable fungus or pests but contagious. Wondering if this is new Ohio plague? Can anything be done?thanks so much for any assistance

Mahoning County Ohio

Hay analysis #679149

Asked January 14, 2021, 3:38 PM EST

Good afternoon, I live in Marquette County and was directed to MAU to have a hay analysis done as many of my horses have developed issues over the winter. We are looking to rule out or confirm allergen in hay. I have found great hay information your website, but I cannot find how, where to send an analysis or who to contact to set up and discuss analysis cost. Hoping you can point me in the right direction. Thank you! Melinda Johnson 906-869-7391 msjohnson0204@gmail.com

Marquette County Michigan

Oak Tree Trimming #679148

Asked January 14, 2021, 3:16 PM EST

When trimming and pruning a dormant oak tree in January is it ok to just trim the tips of some branches rather than removing the entire branch?

Oakland County Michigan

rotten beech trunks #679147

Asked January 14, 2021, 3:16 PM EST

Our property is wooded with lots of mature beeches. There are two young beeches where their trunks are damaged and it looks like carpenter ants or some kind of burrowing insects have taken hold. Not sure whether the insects started the damage or if the insects took advantage of the damaged trunk. Is this a disease unique to beeches? I have three photos that I can send by email, but I can't seem to upload them from my gmail account to this page.

Charles County Maryland

Egg Preservation - Water Glassing #679146

Asked January 14, 2021, 3:11 PM EST

I recently learned about a method called "Water Glassing" for egg preservation. Despite finding a lot of information on homesteading blogs, I am struggling to find any published research regarding the safety of this method. Is water glassing a reasonable method to use to preserve eggs?

Kalkaska County Michigan

4 H #679144

Asked January 14, 2021, 2:36 PM EST

How do I sign up my 15 year old son for 4H? We live in Cy Fair

Harris County Texas

What is the name of this weed #679142

Asked January 14, 2021, 2:09 PM EST

What is the name of this weed types

Baltimore County Maryland

Cherry Tree #679141

Asked January 14, 2021, 1:43 PM EST

I want to plant a cherry tree this spring. Are they any that I can plant alone, without another to pollinate it? Any recommended varieties? I mainly want to be able to can and bake with the cherries.

Rice County Minnesota

Kale Leaf Rotting #679134

Asked January 14, 2021, 11:38 AM EST

My friend is a long-time gardener and this year his kale patch was attacked by some disease that rots the leaves and eventually rots to the crown and then destroys the stalk. He wonders if it is related to harlequin bugs as they showed up in large numbers in his garden this year. I have attached some photos for your examination. My friend has asked me to help him find an answer. You guys have given me great solutions to my own garden problems in the past, so here I am with a request!

Howard County Maryland

Hop Farming Update #679130

Asked January 14, 2021, 9:22 AM EST

I have a small farm in Worcester County. I am interested in exploring hops as a commercial crop. I have read the field guide published in 2018. I would like to know if there are any updates since the hops growers guide was published? I am interested to know if there has been any growth in acres planted, commercial market opportunities, and successful varieties (both agricultural and market success).

Worcester County Maryland

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