This Benary Giant Coral zinnia passed the “wiggle test.” Gently shake the stem at its base. If it remains firm, go ahead and harvest. Praying mantis hatchlings disperse and begin hunting for insect ...

The region's cool, wet weather has helped to hold down a predicted grasshopper outbreak. But it's too soon to declare victory over the insects, especially since they're causing big problems in some ...

A warm, dry fall in Montana, western North Dakota and western South Dakota would help farmers finish their harvest. But dry conditions also could set the stage for major problems with grasshoppers ...

AgWeb.com Editors Western rangelands could see serious grasshopper infestations this years. That is based on what occurred last fall as adult grasshoppers caused economic damage across Wyoming, parts ...

PIERRE - At least seven southwestern South Dakota counties are seeking disaster declarations to help deal with hordes of grasshoppers that are devouring hay fields, grass and other livestock forage.

The dry weather has brought more than just drought to East Texas. Local cattle rancher, Gerald Green, has been farming in the Nacogdoches area for 36 years, he has also been dealing with the on-going ...

PIERRE -- Farmers in eight South Dakota counties are eligible for federal assistance because of weather and grasshopper problems last year. The federal Agriculture Department has designated Ziebach ...

Picture a grasshopper landing randomly on a lawn of fixed area. If it then jumps a certain distance in a random direction, what shape should the lawn be to maximize the chance that the grasshopper ...

Because of our water shortage, high temperatures and location, I believe we will probably witness a very serious plague of grasshoppers this year – The Perfect Storm. This week I went to visit a ...

Western Colorado will have some areas with grasshopper problems, while the majority of our property owners will go along with life as usual. There are several areas in the Tri River Area with ...