Radishes come in many sizes, colors, and types. Most familiar are the garden radishes (Raphanus sativus var. radicula). Garden radishes have a spicy flavor and crisp juicy texture. They are good in ...

Cytospora canker is a common disease on spruce trees that are stressed by drought, winter injury or other factors. Cankers kill random branches throughout the tree canopy. Cytospora rarely kills ...

How do I deal with flies? How do I find a good farrier? How do I prevent unwanted behaviors? Find useful information from University of Minnesota Extension equine experts on caring for horses and ...

Summer brings even more opportunities for 4-H’ers to learn, lead and serve. Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Jordan B. shares more about these opportunities, including YELLO and 4-H camp.

Featured events 4-H ATV safety leader certification - Elk River Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CDT Sherburne County Fairgrounds Event subject (s): 4-H Tasty Traditions: Cooking adventures ...

Efficient irrigation management can improve yields, grain quality, conserve water and energy, and reduce nutrient leaching. One of the easiest and most effective ways to improve irrigation efficiency ...

Since the mid-19th century, most farmers used the moldboard plow as their primary tool. This implement overturned the soil and buried the previous crop’s residue, leaving only fragments covering less ...

His journey, from a small North Carolina family farm to witnessing food insecurity in Bolivia, led him to the University of Minnesota, where he committed to improving food systems for everyone ...

Cherry leaf spot can be a devastating disease for tart cherries. Leaf spot can be severe in one area and absent a few miles away. Leaf spots are first purple but eventually turn brown. The center of ...

Diplodia kills young needles and actively growing shoots of Austrian, red and other 2 to 3 needle pines. If trees are stressed, resin soaked cankers form on branches and kill them. Use good cultural ...

Many soils in Minnesota and throughout the world would remain wet for several days after a rainfall without adequate drainage, preventing timely fieldwork and stressing growing crops. Saturated soils ...

Newly planted trees and shrubs need regular and consistent watering until root systems establish. Proper mulching helps regulate soil moisture and temperature and decreases weed pressure. After ...