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State lawmakers want Gov. Jeff Landry to declare an emergency to address millions of dead and dying pines that insects have infested and now pose a risk to people, property, power lines and roads. But ...

The pine nut is a beloved ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine - think pesto hummus or stuffed eggplant. In Lebanon, its export is so valuable it's called white gold, but an invasive species of bug is ...

Trees, especially pine trees, are in for challenging times. Although pine trees are relatively drought tolerant, ongoing drought, as we’ve experienced in Marin County for several years, has caused ...

Question: My white pine tree is turning brown on the tip. Do you have any idea of what may be going on or what I can spray? Answer: A smaller than normal size of a leader branch, followed by wilting, ...

Q: I had several large pine trees removed last fall due to beetle infestations. I still have seven pine trees in the wooded part of my backyard. They are maybe 12-15 feet from each other at the ...