Archive for December 2023
Our Roots: Ed Steigerwaldt
Our Roots Ed Steigerwaldt has been with Steigerwaldt for 64 years! He currently holds the title of Chairman, but he has served every position from Forester to Appraiser, Real Estate to where he is now. He’s truly done it all! What are three skills or attributes that describe you? Energetic, Curious, Dependable Which projects that…
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Our Roots Lee Steigerwaldt has been with Steigerwaldt full time for 22 years and began working seasonally on the Christmas tree farm in 1987. She currently holds the title of CEO / President. What are three skills or attributes that describe you? Tenacious, Authentic, Open Which projects that you have worked on have been the…
Read MoreOak Wilt Diagnosis and Treatment
Oak Wilt The primary cause of Oak Wilt is a fungus known as Bretziella fagacearum. This fungus invades the water-conducting vessels of oaks, eventually killing infected trees by cutting off their water supply. While the oak wilt pathogen can infect all oak species, the red oak group die about two months after infections, sometimes completely…
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