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Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle - Page 3
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Where ALB has been found
As of May 2014, there are active ALB infestations in Massachusetts, New York and Ohio. There are no known populations in Missouri.
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Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle - Page 6
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Before you report a possible ALB find
Many native, less serious borers attack hardwood trees and do not need to be reported. Consult the ALB signs and symptoms. Early detection of ALB infestations and rapid treatment response are critical to successful eradication of this beetle.
If you find a suspect beetle in Missouri:
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Tree Pests: Thousand Cankers Disease - Page 2
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Learn to identify and manage Thousand Cankers Disease affecting walnut trees, including symptoms, signs, and disease progression.
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Tree Pests: Thousand Cankers Disease - Page 3
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Where TCD has been found
Thousand cankers disease occurs in nine western and five eastern states (shaded pink); the year in which the disease was confirmed is noted. Since 2010, TCD has been confirmed in Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia.
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Tree Pests: Thousand Cankers Disease - Page 6
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Slow the spread of TCD
You can help minimize the chances of spreading TCD by following these steps:
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Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle
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The invasive Asian longhorned beetle can destroy millions of acres of hardwoods. Learn how to stop the spread and why it is vital to keep it out of Missouri.
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Tree Pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle - Page 4
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ALB quarantine information
Currently, there are no interior or exterior ALB quarantines for the state of Missouri.
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Tree Pests: Thousand Cankers Disease - Page 4
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TCD quarantine information
TCD is not federally regulated, but be aware that individual states have enacted state-level or county-level quarantines restricting the movement of untreated walnut materials of all kinds.
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Tree Pests: Thousand Cankers Disease - Page 7
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Before you report a possible TCD find
To determine if you should report TCD, ask yourself these questions:
Is my tree a walnut tree?
Determine if your tree is a walnut. If the answer to this question is yes, move to the next question.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Large Shelf Talkers (Spanish)
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Small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program, help your Spanish-speaking customers make healthier choices by posting these shelf talkers on how to select and store various healthy products. Download, print and hang!
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Wheat Silage for Beef Cattle
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Learn how to effectively use wheat silage for beef cattle, including optimal harvest timing and moisture levels for improved feed quality.
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Care of Newly Purchased Feeder Cattle
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Essential strategies for handling newly purchased feeder cattle, emphasizing stress reduction, health monitoring, and performance optimization.
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Elderberry Rust
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Elderberry rust is a fungal disease affecting elderberry and sedge plants in the eastern U.S., reducing fruit yield and plant growth.
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Water Source Development for Irrigation Systems
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This guide helps producers assess irrigation feasibility by evaluating water sources, legal considerations, and estimating storage needs.
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Autumn Colors
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Discover the science behind vibrant autumn colors in Missouri, including factors influencing leaf pigmentation and the best scenic drives for fall foliage.
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The System Concept of Beef Production: BIF Fact Sheet
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The systems concept of beef production incorporates an awareness that there is more to consider in a beef cattle enterprise than simply the level of production. What is most important is the overall efficiency of the enterprise.
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Vitamins for Beef Cattle
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Ensure beef cattle health by understanding the roles and requirements of vitamins A, D, and E, including deficiency signs and dietary sources.
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Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle
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Beef cattle require a number of dietary mineral elements to remain healthy. Visit our site to learn about Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle.
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Determining Timber Cost Basis
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Insects
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Explore insects' roles in nature as pollinators, environmental indicators, predators, and pests in this Master Pollinator Steward guide.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Poster — We Stock Healthy (14 x 20 inches)
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Retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program can use this poster to let customers know the store is stocking healthy foods. Visit this page for a free download and more information.
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Control of Anaplasmosis in Missouri
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Learn how anaplasmosis affects cattle, how it's spread, and ways to manage and prevent this disease to reduce herd loss and economic damage.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Loyalty Card — Milk
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Reward customers for buying skim or 1% milk. This loyalty card, which encourages healthy food purchases, was created for small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program. Download, print, cut, distribute and punch on each use.
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Donating safe and nutritious food to food pantries and soup kitchens — Leader’s Guide
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Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Shelf Talkers
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Small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program, help your customers make the healthier choice by posting these shelf talkers to educate them on how to select and store various healthy products. Download, print and hang!