An Ohio State University researcher has identified a potentially critical cause for the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant organisms: the widespread use of oral antibiotics.
West Virginia is blocking walnut plant products coming into the state from areas infected with Thousand Cankers Disease. There is no cure once a tree is infected.
Scouting for cereal leaf beetle is strongly recommended this year.
How serious is the late planting? Depends upon the source of the opinion. (Hint: The trade has not been all that concerned.)