Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Ambassadors have the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a variety of 4-H animal science programs while exploring their passions.

Face the crop year armed with the latest University of Minnesota research. Each year brings new crop production challenges. As an agricultural professional, keeping up with these new issues is a top ...

Dirty gardening tools and pots can spread disease from an infected plant to a healthy one. Properly cleaning and disinfecting tools and containers can reduce the spread of plant diseases. Disinfecting ...

Home Home and financial management Later-life decision making Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? provides research-informed practical strategies to protect your ...

The squash vine borer is a common clearwing moth whose larvae feed inside the vines and crowns of summer squash, winter squash, and pumpkins. It is active from mid-June through July. In-home gardens ...

Several fungicides are available for use against anthracnose. They may not provide adequate control if there is not good coverage of fruit and leaves. Commercial growers should refer to the Midwest ...

Wadena County is a net importer of workers, and the incoming workforce is highly local. Read more key findings.

As you are selecting trees to plant next spring, diversify your landscape or woodland by planting multiple species of trees and shrubs.

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

"Fall is a great time to scout for invasive plants because they stay green longer than native species," says Hana Kim, Extension educator. October is an ideal time to fertilize your lawn, tend to ...

Think you need a big backyard to grow a garden? Think again. Whether you’ve got a sunny balcony, a front stoop, or just a few feet of patio, container gardening lets you turn even the smallest space ...

Climate change is not uniform globally or within the United States. Therefore, migratory birds’ arrival varies each spring and they are prompted to move within their four main flyways by specific ...