Roses may seem high-maintenance, but Minnesota gardeners know better. With the right varieties and a few smart habits, roses can be some of the most reliable, rewarding plants in a northern garden.

Producers use grazing to help reduce feed costs and make unproductive cropland productive. A grazing plan can ensure efficient forage usage. Overgrazing results in decreased pasture quality and ...

Spring frost rarely damages soybean in Minnesota, as the last average frost dates usually occur before producers normally plant soybeans. However, when soybean planting and emergence is well ahead of ...

With hardy varieties and a little early-season attention, roses become some of the toughest, most satisfying plants in the yard; proof that beauty and resilience can grow side by side in the bold ...

Animal manure is a good source of nutrients for crops, including nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). The proportion of the nutrients in manure are typically not the same as needed by the ...

The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), is a popular garden vegetable in Minnesota, grown for snap beans, shell beans or dry beans. Some varieties are suited for all three uses. Pods of all types may be ...

Understanding how corn grows and develops is important, since the crop stage will impact management decisions around crop damage, pesticide applications and harvest. The (PSNT) is a tool for deciding ...

When growers follow research-based strategies for planting corn in Minnesota, they position themselves to maximize yield and economic return. The most favorable soil temperature. Optimal planting ...

What is the going rate for renting agricultural land in Minnesota? Make data-driven decisions on a fair price. Review historical data from across Minnesota. Complete worksheets to understand your own ...

Soil pH is one of the most important factors influencing phosphorus management decisions. To determine the available phosphorus (P) of Minnesota plants, use the Bray-1 test when soil pH is 7.4 or less ...

What is historical trauma? How do people and communities experience it? And how can reconnecting to cultural practices help families and communities heal? Genocide. Slavery. Forced relocation.

Faribault County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community. Extension's mission is to bring Minnesotans together to build a ...