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Needles for berries #817341

Asked December 07, 2022, 5:35 PM EST

I usually use pine needles to mulch my berry plants (blue and rasp). I'm not finding many this year but have a source for giant sequoia needles. Will these work and is there anything different I should do? I usually just pile them on or around the plants. I'm concerned that the sequoia might not be too dense or thick and might not break down. thanks for your response.

Lane County Oregon

I received a large order of hay for my 2 horses. 9 21 bale bundles. They have presented musty when I open the bales and a dark musty “smoke “ arises from the hay as I open each bale. Smells musty and this cannot be fed to my horses. The hay dealer requires pictures of the bad hay to show mold in the photos. Some of the bales do have mold. But it doesn’t show up well in the photos. The hay dealer seems reluctant to stand by their guarantee which is replacing or refunding moldy hay. I need an expert to help me with establishing the quality of this hay, as I cannot keep a barn full of bad hay and cannot feed it. Also the cost was for premium hay at $16/bale. I’m asking for help with this problem. Thank you. #815581

Asked October 31, 2022, 9:20 AM EDT

I received a large order of hay for my 2 horses. 9 21 bale bundles. They have presented musty when I open the bales and a dark musty “smoke “ arises from the hay as I open each bale. Smells musty and this cannot be fed to my horses. The hay dealer requires pictures of the bad hay to show mold in the photos. Some of the bales do have mold. But it doesn’t show up well in the photos. The hay dealer seems reluctant to stand by their guarantee which is replacing or refunding moldy hay. I need an expert to help me with establishing the quality of this hay, as I cannot keep a barn full of bad hay and cannot feed it. Also the cost was for premium hay at $16/bale. I’m asking for help with this problem. Thank you.

El Paso County Colorado

Ponderosa pine needles #813168

Asked October 04, 2022, 2:22 PM EDT

What's happening to the Ponderosa pines around Bend? I'm seeing lots with browning needles, including in my yard in Deschutes River Woods. Is this something that can be addressed?

Deschutes County Oregon

Normal or Disease? (Pine trees) #812831

Asked October 01, 2022, 3:23 PM EDT

Hi. We have two pine trees right next to our house that are showing browning needles in a seemingly regular pattern. Images attached. Is this normal or do we need to take the trees down or something else? Thanks?



Deschutes County Oregon

Is Queen Ann's Lace Dangerous for Horses to Eat #804562

Asked August 04, 2022, 8:23 AM EDT

We breed horses. We currently have 17 horses and expect that we will 4-5 horses born on our farm this coming spring. Is Queen Ann's Lace dangerous for horses to eat? If so, does it apply to the whole plant or just the flower? I think our horses have been eating the plant in our pastures for a few year's to no visible ill effect. Recently Queen Ann's Lace has blossomed in every pasture since we could not do our usual cutting due to mowing equipment being repaired. I read on the internet that this plant is bad for horses, but I believe that they have been eating it all along, but the blossoms were not seen because they were being mowed before they could bloom.

Lapeer County Michigan

Balsam Fir #804498

Asked August 03, 2022, 5:31 PM EDT

The fir is almost 30 years old. It is at least 40 feet wide & is very open under the canopy after pruning all dead branches in interior; it is double the size of each fir adjacent. All were planted between the neighborhood road & dew pond. I currently don’t mulch but plan to soon. Is this sparse interior from dried/dying branches indicate the rest of the tree is in poor health? Any recommendations? Thanks



Hennepin County Minnesota

2 horses in same barn , both stalls kept clean, no tain in months , both come down with thrush, hoof is brittle, pain level on both horses is high.. is there any possible explanation for this, neither ho rse ever kicked out but is now doing that #798001

Asked June 27, 2022, 2:39 AM EDT

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Bexar County Texas

acidic soil due to pine trees #793750

Asked June 01, 2022, 6:59 PM EDT

Hello. I live in Bend and have 5 raised garden beds. Two are removed from the pines and have reaped the best vegetable harvests. The other 3 become progressively less compatible with life the closer to the pines they get (meaning by the end of the line there aren't even weeds growing in the beds). Is there any way to salvage these beds, or are there any species of plants that like to live in acidic soil? I have light weight row cover that I can use to help keep the pine needles out. Is there any way to rekindle that soil or is it too acidic to support life? In general, what are the best soil amendments for acidic soil? (thinking more for my salvageable beds) I do have soil testing kits - I've heard mixed things about them. Thanks! Krista

Deschutes County Oregon

Mugo pine #793059

Asked May 28, 2022, 10:28 AM EDT

My pine seems to have suddenly lost all of its needles. It still has several buds throughout. What could be causing this?

Cass County Michigan

Black walnut trees and horses #782343

Asked February 21, 2022, 7:14 PM EST

Hello, I am aware that black walnut shavings or sawdust can be toxic to horses very quickly when used as bedding. We have a black walnut tree in our pasture. How concerned should I be with the horses standing under that tree for shade? The tree obviously drops fruit and loses its leaves in the fall. Is that of concern? We lost a horse to colic/twisted bowel last summer. Could that have been possibly caused by the horses standing under the black walnut tree? There is little to no grass that grows under the tree so not much grazing going on under it. Also, is black walnut toxic for goats? Thank you.

Washtenaw County Michigan