Extension at the University of Minnesota10 小时
Early successional forest management for wildlife
The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to bring back the online Wildlife webinar series.This year, we'll explore how forestry management impacts wildlife habitats, economic decisions, and ...
Extension at the University of Minnesota2 天
From the state fair 4-H stage to Olympic Trials
Among his fondest memories with the Blue Earth County 4-H Clever Clovers Club is performing with his older brother at the Minnesota State Fair. "He and I did a yo-yo and juggling performance together, ...
blog.lib.umn.edu1 年
Basics of irrigation scheduling
36-60 Sand 0.06 1.44 3.96 ...
blog.lib.umn.edu5 年
Growing kiwiberry in the home garden
Kiwiberry vines require moist, well-drained soil. A vine will produce either male or female flowers. Plant one of each gender to get fruit. One male vine provides enough pollen for up to 6 female ...
blog.lib.umn.edu4 年
Living soil, healthy garden
Healthy garden soil with earthworms and worm burrows. Soil is so much more than dirt. Soil is a living ecosystem—a large community of living organisms linked together through nutrient cycles and ...
blog.lib.umn.edu5 年
Organic oat production
Oat is a viable cash crop that also helps manage the weed seed bank. Grain quality is as important as yield. Plant certified seed. Follow nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium application rate ...
blog.lib.umn.edu5 年
Raspberry cane diseases
Spur blight, anthracnose and cane blight are fungal diseases that infect raspberries. Cane diseases can kill part or all of the raspberry cane. This reduces yield the following year. Cane disease ...
blog.lib.umn.edu6 年
Growing turnips and rutabagas in home gardens
Many gardeners enjoy raising turnips and rutabagas because they are easy to grow and cold hardy. While both have best quality in cool weather, there are important differences between them. Turnips are ...
Extension at the University of Minnesota13 天
From bottlenecks to pathways: New ways forward for local meat processing in Minnesota
Marketplace challenges have put a strain on local meat processing. The Meat Processing Bottleneck team is addressing the challenges and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and rural business ...
blog.lib.umn.edu6 年
Armillaria root rot
Armillaria root rot causes poor growth, yellow to brown foliage, and eventual death of the tree. Armillaria root rot can infect many deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Trees infected with ...
blog.lib.umn.edu6 年
Conformation of the horse
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 ...
blog.lib.umn.edu6 年
Teens becoming independent
Parents may think independence means their teen will completely separate from their parents and only listen to their peers. But in fact, teens are becoming independent while staying connected to ...