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Minnesota journalist is back in the saddle, ‘thrilled’ with rural life

Minnesota is home to nearly 7,000 farms with one to 24 horses each. Each of those horses has an owner who needs reliable information about its care.
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IIHF World Junior Championship delivers $71.5 million boost to Minnesota economy

IIHF World Junior Championship delivers $71.5 million boost to Minnesota economy Brigid Tuck always finds it interesting to ...
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Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors share service ideas to help after a storm

As part of their statewide service project, the 4‑H State Ambassadors provide guidance on how to help after a disaster event, offering support and hope to those impacted.
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A cool way growers maintain veggie freshness

An on-farm produce cooler can mean the difference between a crunchy carrot or a rubbery one, or sugar snap peas that actually snap.
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Bringing renter education into high school classrooms

University of Minnesota Extension and BestPrep are expanding access to tenant education for Minnesota high school students.
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Preparing your vegetable garden for fall

At this point in the season, there are a few things left to do to help transition your garden to winter and to prepare for next season.
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Irrigation management

Learn about irrigation scheduling, monitoring soil moisture and water quality. Irrigation management strategies include relevant and current information on adjusting irrigation by season/growth stage, ...
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Soil compaction

Soil compaction concerns have been growing in Minnesota as both annual precipitation and farm equipment size have dramatically increased. Wet soils are particularly susceptible to compaction. Heavy ...
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Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships

The Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) bring together community and University knowledge and resources to drive sustainability in four focus areas: agriculture and food systems, ...
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Saving vegetable seeds

Tomatoes, peppers, beans and peas are good choices for seed saving. They have flowers that are self-pollinating and seeds that require little or no special treatment before storage. Seeds from ...
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RAS (Reticular Activating System)

How can you use your subconscious mind to help you focus on the positive in your community? Learn how to ignite your RAS for good. Note: Two for You written transcripts are generated using a ...
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Ground ivy (creeping Charlie)

Ground ivy (also known as creeping Charlie) is a member of the mint family with scalloped, opposite leaves, square stems and rooting at its nodes. Hand removal can be effective if repeated. Chemical ...