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 ...

Prairies are ecosystems that grow where the climate dictates limited rainfall, hot summers and cold winters. Plants growing in prairies are typically non-woody, or herbaceous plants. Trees are rare in ...

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 ...

The agricultural industry widely uses urea, a white crystalline solid containing 46 percent nitrogen, as an animal feed additive and fertilizer. Here, we’ll focus on its role as a nitrogen fertilizer.

It is important to mow regularly and keep lawn height 3 inches or higher. Leaving decomposed clippings on the lawn improves its health. Ensure mower blades are sharp prior to mowing the lawn.

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 ...

Foxglove, rhododendrons, oleander and Japanese yew are deadly to horses. Be able to identify these plants and avoid placing them near animals. About 0.1 percent bodyweight of Japanese yew leaves may ...

The soybean is a dicotyledonous plant, meaning that it has two embryonic leaves, or cotyledons. Soybean plants exhibits epigeal emergence, as the cotyledons emerge above the soil surface. During ...

Fresh produce may become contaminated with dirt and bacteria at any point during its journey from farm to table. Washing produce before preparing and eating can remove bacteria that may cause ...

Compost can be a valuable source of organic matter for gardeners and farmers. It can improve the soil’s ability to absorb and store water as well as hold plant nutrients. Applied at heavy rates, ...

Canning can be a safe and personally rewarding way to preserve quality food at home. Canning special products for family and friends is a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people.