Extension's rural stress task force provides rural Minnesota families and communities with education and resources to help ...

Yield differences from soil tillage are more often the exception rather than the norm. This is particularly the case for soybean yields, as well as rotated corn systems. Due to the costs associated ...

Mock strawberry is an invasive species. Mock strawberry is found in lawns and woods. It grows as a dense, low-lying ground cover. Can be a weedy pest of turf grass and lawns. Has shown potential to be ...

Know what genetic type of corn you are planting. Isolate different types of corn to prevent cross-pollination. Direct seed corn in the garden after the soil has warmed. Irrigate to prevent drought ...

Bees are an integral part of the insect species. They are important pollinators and face challenges that affect the size of the bee population. These classes and events are designed to help ...

Youth language is ever-evolving and serves an important role in development. It is more than slang—it's key in creating ...

There comes a time in life when many people are faced with the question of what to do with their personal possessions. Most elderly people have a lifetime of accumulated furniture, family heirlooms, ...

Conformation refers to the shape or structure of a horse, and it can impact a horse's athletic ability. Generally, a horse’s neck should be one and a half times the length of the head. The neck should ...

Staking and mulching plants and pinching off infected leaves help keep leaf spot diseases in check. Improve air circulation around plants. Keep leaves dry by watering at the base of the plant. Do not ...

Variety selection is one of the most important management decisions that influence soybean production. Obviously, it’s key to select varieties that demonstrate the highest yield potential, although ...

Home Food, health and nutrition Nutrition and healthy eating Teaching nutrition education Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...

The first sign of powdery mildew is pale yellow leaf spots. White powdery spots can form on both upper and lower leaf surfaces, and quickly expand into large blotches. The large blotches can cover the ...