University Of Minnesota Extension Coming Clean On Soap In The Garden

Any place gardeners gather to talk about plants, there will be talk of soap. Dish soap and water are often referred to as the holy grail ...

University Of Minnesota Extension New Bee Lawn Resources From Extension

UMN Extension has new materials on everything you need to know to grow your own bee lawn! UMN researchers have spent several years study ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Managing Feed Costs On Your Dairy

For a combination of reasons, feed costs have risen sharply since the fall of 2020.

University Of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth In The Northeast Prepare Their Animals Projects For The Fair

Andrea Herbranson, 19, from North St. Louis County is getting her dogs in tip-top shape in preparation for the fair.

University Of Minnesota Extension Starry Trek: Explore Local Lakes And Help Find Aquatic Invasive Species On August 21

Looking for a fun opportunity to get outside, explore local lakes, and be a part of the solution to aquatic invasive species problems th ...

University Of Minnesota Extension 4-H And FFA Members: Submit A Design For The New Specialized Agriculture License Plate

A new specialized license plate will allow Minnesotans a way to celebrate agriculture while providing valuable financial support of 4-H ...

University Of Minnesota Extension New Portal For PPP Forgiveness Opens August 4

Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) continue as we move through the summer.

University Of Minnesota Extension Avoid Pruning Drought-Stressed Trees

Pruning is generally good for trees because it promotes their health. It can also improve the tree's size and form. However, consider wa ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Smart Irrigation Technology For Lawns

This article is adapted from a recent post in the University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science News.

University Of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth In The Southwest Prepare Their Craft Projects For The Fair

For 4-H'ers, the Minnesota State and county fairs are not just fun annual events. It's a chance to showcase their knowledge and skills t ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Heatwave Makes Vegetables Misbehave

Minnesota is moving through another heatwave, and Extension educators across Minnesota are fielding questions about poorly yielding vege ...

University Of Minnesota Extension University Of Minnesota Salutes 2021 Farm Families Of The Year

A Minnesota tradition returns this year as 81 families from throughout Minnesota are being honored in person as 2021 Farm Families of th ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Midseason Vegetable Update: How Are Our Gardens Growing?

We are just over halfway through the growing season already! Can you believe it? At this point in the season, you are likely done harves ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Caring For Trees In Dry Weather

As of July 1 2021, approximately 80% of Minnesota is experiencing at least a moderate drought. Severe drought conditions are prevalent i ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Managing Japanese Beetle Feeding

Starting in June, Japanese beetles have made an unwelcome return to Minnesota gardens. These gleaming copper and green beetles have been ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Annual Flowers For Pollinators

Annual flowers can provide great garden and container interest with their ongoing blossoms and diverse forms and foliage.

University Of Minnesota Extension The Value Of A County Fair

County fairs are a Minnesota summer experience with a long history. But Patrick Erickson, carnival superintendent with the Beltrami Coun ...

University Of Minnesota Extension New Information And Resources From Agricultural Business Management Team

Visit Extension's agricultural business management news blog for important information on applying for Paycheck Protection Program loan ...

FAFSA Completions Down In MN: How Oakdale Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Oakdale area high schools.

University Of Minnesota Extension Looking For Lawns

Do you live in the Twin Cities area and have a lawn that you manage or mow? We are looking for lawns to study as part of the Minneapolis ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Hot Weather Fertilizer Tips For Your Yard And Garden

We've received quite a few questions about best practices for fertilizer applications during hot weather, so here is a set of guidelines ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Edible Gardens For People And Pollinators

If you're like most gardeners, you want to use your land as efficiently as possible, while growing plants you love and want to eat and t ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Drought Management For Minnesota Beef Producers

Pastures and hayfields are not in good shape, and they are getting worse by the day. At this point, it is a good idea for beef cattle op ...

University Of Minnesota Extension How Is The Hot Weather Affecting Plant Diseases?

You don't have to be a climatologist to know that this gardening season has been a wild weather ride. The National Weather Service's Cli ...

University Of Minnesota Extension 10 Tips On Managing Drought Stressed Horse Pastures

Recent dry weather has raised questions about how to manage horse pastures during drought. These 10 tips for managing drought-stressed c ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Important Lessons From Pollinators

There is much to celebrate about pollinators. Pollinators are responsible for roughly one out of every three bites of food we eat, being ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Allow Some Browning In Lawns To Conserve Water

In Minnesota, we can usually rely on rain to provide adequate moisture for lawns. But the past couple of weeks have brought record-break ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Generations Keep Giving In Memory Of Mary And Jim Page

Many remember Mary Page (1934-2013) for being the mayor of Olivia, a University of Minnesota Regent and a voice for rural Minnesota. Des ...

University Of Minnesota Extension PlayCleanGo Awareness Week

You might be a pro at outdoor recreation, but are you using PlayCleanGo tips to stop the spread of invasive species? As flowers and othe ...

University Of Minnesota Extension How A Heatwave Affects Garden Pests

While Minnesota barrels through its first heatwave of 2021, many are counting on their hoses, sprinklers and watering cans to keep their ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Minnesota Master Naturalist Spotlight: Joel Dunette

The 2020 Minnesota Master Naturalist report was released in May, featuring data and impacts from the University of Minnesota Extension p ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Should You Add Microbial Soil Amendments To Your Garden?

Take a look at the supplies sections of seed catalogs and garden supply companies and you will see dozens of options for microbial produ ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Youth From Lincoln And Lyon Counties Take On A Pumpkin Challenge This Summer

Growing pumpkins is fun...super-sizing them is even better! Youth from Lincoln and Lyon counties are engaged in a friendly competition t ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Wild Edibles: Garlic Mustard

Welcome to our summer series on wild edibles! Each week we will introduce you to a wild-grown edible plant and talk about the importance ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Hot Take: Wasps Are Good

When you think of wasps, you probably think about trying to enjoy food or drink outside on a warm fall day and being bothered by yellowj ...

University Of Minnesota Extension New Extension Resource For Pollinator Friendly Landscapes

We often think about annual and perennial flowers where we think about pollinator friendly plants. However, trees and shrubs also provid ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Plan Ahead To Prevent Plant Diseases In The Garden

As the weather warms up and we enter the growing season, there are many simple, effective precautions you can take to reduce disease pre ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Technology To Help Your Sprinkler System For This Upcoming Year

As irrigation systems and sprinklers continue to be turned on, we want to let everyone know of some technologies that may help you use w ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Gardening With Non-Invasive Plants

Gardening season is here and after two years in my home I feel motivated to put some time into planting beyond the vegetable garden. But ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Partners In Opioid Recovery Work Recognized

Rural America and the American Indian communities have been deeply and disproportionately affected by the rise in opioid-use disorders a ...