Effectively evaluating breeding and market animals is highly important in the animal industry. Judging is an art developed through patient study and long practice. 4-H'ers interested in dairy, general ...

The UMN Extension crops team wants to help you with disease diagnosis. Visit Digital Crop Doc, tell us more about your field situation and submit photos. One of our team members will contact you with ...

When growers follow research-based strategies for planting corn in Minnesota, they position themselves to maximize yield and economic return. The most favorable soil temperature. Optimal planting ...

Join the University of Minnesota Bee Squad at Pierce Butler Meadows for a morning of fun, learning, and community connection along a bikeable garden tour of 9 locations along the Pierce Butler Route ...

June-bearing strawberry harvest season is a very busy 3-6 weeks from mid-June to mid-July. Day-neutral strawberries must be harvested every 1-3 days from early July through October, or until the ...

Holiday cacti have beautiful, exotic flowers and can live a long time. Examine holiday cacti for overall health and signs of pests before bringing indoors. To produce flower buds, they require shorter ...

Composting is an approved method for disposal of poultry, swine, cattle, horses, sheep, goats and farmed deer. Always check with local authorities to understand local rules and processes before ...

Staking provides support to newly planted or damaged trees, but is not always necessary. Stem attachment materials should be wide and flexible to prevent damage to the tree. Straightening wind-blown ...

Chives thrive in full sun and well drained soil rich in organic matter. The easiest and most successful way of growing chives is planting rooted clumps in spring, after frost danger has passed. You ...

White pine blister rust (WPBR) kills branches, tree tops and whole trees of Eastern white pine and causes leaf spots and leaf loss in currant and gooseberry plants. WPBR can be found throughout ...

Flea beetles are common pests found on many vegetable crops including radishes, broccoli, cabbage, turnips, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, spinach and melons. Flea beetles chew irregular holes ...

Matching the right tool and process to your goal for public participation can provide for an experience and outcome that creates trust, buy-in and support for decisions. Public participation involves ...