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  • Invasive Vine and Groundcover Control

    … Orange berries are spread by birds and human admirers that plant it or use berries in decorations. Leaves are round on … pointed on older plants. Orange-red roots provide fast identification when pulling the myriad seedlings that pop up … removal:  Do not allow seed development.  When plant removal must be postponed, prevent spread by seed. Cut …

  • Branching Out - Winter 2023

    … 3 to June 13. Learn more >> Get $25.00 Back! "Marylanders Plant Trees" coupon Did you know that you can get $25.00 from … you buy a tree for your property? As part of a campaign to plant native trees across the state, the Department of … grasses from trail areas. Volunteers will be trained in identification and tools can be provided. For more …

  • Interested in $10 corn and $30 soybeans for certified organic, but not sure how to transition?

    … differ significantly at P< 0.05. Figure 2. Fall 2021 corn plant stand density (corn plants per hectare) at the four …

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    … results. Unusual weather conditions and a description of plant deficiency that is noted visually is also acceptable. … been exceeded. The fall rate is limited to 50 pounds of plant-available nitrogen (PAN) or the balance of the nitrogen … web site has information about various labs that perform plant, manure, and compost analyses; however, you do not …

  • Common Cocklebur

    … also called rough cocklebur, is a non-native summer annual plant. Growth habit Large 2 - 4 ft. high plant with rough, sandpapery, maple-shaped, alternate leaves; … grass or another ground cover. Cultural control Identify plant, monitor early, manual removal before seeds form; plant

  • Voles

    … with a mole. However, unlike the mole, they feed on plant material and spend more time above ground. There are … of boxwoods. Voles will also use mole tunnels to feed on plant roots. Voles may cause extensive damage to orchards and …

  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points Program

    … prevention of food safety hazards.  In the past, periodic plant inspections and sample inspections have been used to … the steps that will be taken to control the hazard. 2) Identification of Critical Control Points (CCP's) A critical … For more information, contact: USSA/FSIS, HACCP Small Plant Coordination Office (202) 720-3219. USDA Food Safety …

  • Invasives in Your Woodland: White Mulberry

    … as of date of publication.   We have mentioned a number of plant species in this series that were imported to North … In this issue, we spotlight another imported plant, the white mulberry, which reached our shores during … estimated twenty million seeds.   How can I identify it? Identification can be tricky. White mulberry leaves are …

  • Boxwood Blight

    … ).  Photo: Landis Lacey & Kelly Ivors, NCSU Dept. of Plant Pathology The first symptoms begin as leaf spots … blight stem cankers, Photos: Inset -Kelly Ivors, Dept. of Plant Pathology, NCSU; D. Clement, UME Straw colored boxwood …

  • Maryland Pesticide News

    … that limit spray drift. To avoid jeopardy to a listed plant species (not found in Maryland), the label will include …