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 ...

Through the MN Drainage Program, University of Minnesota Extension works with producers and others on the nuances of precision drainage and its management.

Wave mums form broad, low mounds with blooms nearly to the ground, creating a carpet-like “snowdrift” of color. They stay around 12 inches tall but can spread up to 24 inches, making them excellent ...

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

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

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 ...

Don’t use black walnut shavings for horse bedding. Toxicity signs include stocking up, warm hooves, founder and colic. If your horse starts showing these signs, remove them from the contaminated ...

Galls (abnormal growths) can appear anytime throughout the growing season on any above ground plant part. Young, actively growing tissue is especially susceptible. Galls commonly develop on ears, ...

Brown leaf lesion caused by gummy stem blight on watermelon.

The first step in good stored grain management is to thoroughly clean bins and handling equipment three to four weeks before harvest. Old grain and fines under perforated floors, in aeration ducts, in ...

Spittlebugs are known for the frothy spittle mass they produce while feeding on plants. They feed on a variety of plants like ornamental grasses, roses, chrysanthemums, clover, strawberries, herbs and ...