As Minnesota’s climate changes, woodland stewards are asking hard questions about which trees will survive, thrive and support resilient forests in the future.

Public water systems have treatment processes in place and conduct regular testing to ensure the water supply is safe and that residents are protected from the health impacts of these naturally ...

Preventing erosion, aquifers, Minnesota geology, maintaining septic systems, and preserving natural landscapes ...

Learn about canning, fruit preservation, pickling, fermentation, dehydration and freezing and more with Extension's online classes and in-person courses. Water usage and water damage in homes ...

Pollinators help plants that bring us food and other resources. Learn how to create pollinator-friendly environments in your yard and garden.

Yellow prairie grass is drought-tolerant and adaptable to a wide variety of soils. The leaves of yellow prairie grass usually stay green until the first frost, when they turn yellow-orange. As ...

Time to harvest fruit and nuts, check lilacs for fungal diseases, plant perennials, and start prepping houseplants to return indoors. Warm days, humid nights, and crowded plantings create the perfect ...

95 percent of infectious calf scours is caused by rotavirus, coronavirus, or Cryptosporidium. Dehydration is what kills calves, and correcting with supplemental electrolytes is the most crucial part ...

Do not prepare your soil for planting when it is too wet or too dry. If soil sticks to your shoes or shovel, it is too wet. Press a small amount of soil in your hand. When the moisture is right, the ...

Fire blight is caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. This disease affects over 130 plant species in the Rosaceae family worldwide. In Minnesota, fire blight is most often seen on apple and ...

Northwest Minnesota needs new leaders. As Minnesotans age, they are seeking new leaders to step in to lead. And as civic organizations change, they need different kinds of leaders to face the future.

With more shoreline than California, Florida and Hawaii combined, Minnesota is bound to have areas where shoreline erosion is a problem. It's obvious that wave-pounded properties lose soil and ...