Families and growers from across Minnesota will be represented as the University of Minnesota honors them at the 2025 Farm Family of the Year ceremony at 1:15 p.m., Thursday, August 7, at the annual ...

Biodiversity isn’t just about what’s growing in the forest, but also how it’s growing. Forests with a wide range of tree ...

Controlling acidity Fermented pickles require sufficient acidity to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum (the bacteria that causes botulism) and possible toxin production. Refer to the food ...

Foliage color, lack of flowering or overall vigor can be signs of when fertilizer is needed. If growth rate and needle color are normal for a particular variety, fertilization is not necessary. It is ...

Photos of weeds and weed seedlings commonly found in Minnesota crop production ...

Black knot is a common fungal disease of Prunus trees including ornamental, edible, and native plum and cherry trees. Hard swollen black galls (tumor like growths) form on branches and occasionally on ...

Soybean diseases Not sure which disease is affecting your soybeans? Try our diagnostic tool and use our soybean disease diagnostic series cards (PDF). Open all Close all Leaf diseases Stem diseases ...

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Avian influenza harms poultry flocks especially if it’s highly pathogenic (HPAI). Always report any signs of disease to your state agency or veterinarian. Preventing disease is the best way to keep ...

Quick facts Food sampling and cooking demonstrations are a legal way to promote your food business without a license. Food product samples and demonstrations may be offered at farmers markets or ...

Brown rot is the most serious disease in plums, tart cherries and apricots in Minnesota. Learn how to identify and manage brown rot.

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