U of M Extension Dean Bev Durgan honors 2025 distinguished friend, teams and individuals A host of University of Minnesota Extension staff were honored with the 2025 Dean’s Distinguished Awards, ...

Cultivating curiosity Terra Kissel and Dave Tyler, who are Anoka County Master Gardener volunteers at nearby elementary schools, share gardening tips and resources.

When youth are empowered with voice, purpose and support, service transforms into leadership—and sparks lasting change in both individuals and communities.

Understanding Minnesota’s agritourism liability law and how to use signage and waivers appropriately can help ensure your guests’ safety and your own peace of mind.

Food sampling and cooking demonstrations are a legal way to promote your food business without a license. Food product samples and demonstrations may be offered at farmers markets or community events.

All reusable harvest containers, tools and food contact surfaces should be kept as clean as possible and regularly sanitized. Sanitizing can be done with a number of products. Wash harvest totes and ...

Iron deficiency chlorosis in soybean, otherwise known as IDC or iron chlorosis, is a problem for soybean production in South Central, Southwest, West Central and Northwest Minnesota. The primary ...

Changes in the agricultural landscape have brought economic benefits to the region and the state, but they are also a significant driver of nitrate water quality issues.

Here’s a sample from a new list of climate-resilient, underused landscape trees suitable for urban environments, coming soon from University of Minnesota horticulturists. County fair season is the ...

Horses acclimated to cold temperatures often prefer and are better off outdoors. The Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act gives several minimal care standards for food, water, shelter, space ...

Up close, you can see the shells of the tiny creatures that make up diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is environmentally friendly and easy for gardeners to find, but what is it? In what ...

We apply fertilizer to promote healthy plant growth including budding, flowers, fruit production and, in some cases, seed or nut production. Plants use a tremendous amount of energy to flower and ...