Ellen Wolter doesn’t see rural and urban communities as worlds apart. Learn about conversations that are bridging the two ...

Potassium (K) is an essential nutrient for plant growth. It’s classified as a macronutrient because plants take up large quantities of K during their life cycle. Minnesota soils can supply some K for ...

Nitrogen Smart is an educational program for producers that presents fundamentals and advanced topics for maximizing economic return on nitrogen investments while minimizing nitrogen losses. Sources ...

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 ...

From plate to brain: Linking nutrition and well-being in older adults ...

Orange hawkweed is an invasive species. Orange hawkweed is found in northern moist pastures, forest openings, abandoned fields, clearcuts and roadsides. Hawkweeds colonize and can rapidly dominate a ...

Is it time to update your eggnog recipes to avoid the risk of foodborne illness? Refrigerated eggs with clean, uncracked shells can still be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Eggs must be cooked ...

"Fall is a great time to scout for invasive plants because they stay green longer than native species," says Hana Kim, Extension educator.

EPM is a neurologic disease that horses get from eating infected opossum feces. Incoordination, muscle atrophy and loss of feeling around the body are a few signs of illness. Storing feed in ...

The agricultural industry widely uses urea, a white crystalline solid containing 46 percent nitrogen, as an animal feed additive and fertilizer. Here, we’ll focus on its role as a nitrogen fertilizer.

Potatoes grow from seed tubers, not true seed. They originated in the Andes and come in a variety of types, colors and shapes. Generally, there are russet types that are starchy with brown skins and ...

Establish a good working relationship with your farrier and veterinarian to ensure your horse stays healthy and sound. Many foot problems can occur in horses. To reduce hoof problems: Schedule regular ...