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Asian Longhorned Ticks Coming Your Way?

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Asian Longhorned Ticks Coming Your Way?

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Since first being reported in the United States, Asian Longhorned Ticks have been found in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Here's what you need to know:

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Plant Disease Breakthrough Announced

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Plant Disease Breakthrough Announced

 

According to an article in ScienceDaily, "A global research team [has] identified specific locations within plants' chromosomes capable of transferring immunity to their offspring."

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The Arch-nemesis Of Homeowners

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The Arch-nemesis Of Homeowners

 

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension says, "If you’ve been noticing brown patches in your lawn lately, it’s most likely infected by the pathogen commonly known as Take All Patch.

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