Whether it’s a roadside shed or a repurposed hay wagon displaying goods, Minnesota farmstands serve as direct sales points that connect producers with consumers.

Whether you’re a seasoned landscaper, just starting to garden, or need help with an established plot, we have guidelines and best practices for growing healthy plants in your yard and garden. The ...

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.

Best management practices to safely apply, sample and analyze manure to protect air and water quality. Examples of pathogens found in manure. Examples of human disease outbreaks caused by manure. Main ...

The UMN Extension crops team wants to help you with disease diagnosis. Visit the Digital Crop Doc, tell us more about your field situation and submit photos. One of our team members will contact you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cover crops are grown outside of the cash crop growing season, usually seeded in the fall and killed before spring planting. Keeping living roots in the ground year-round can improve water management, ...