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Horses acclimated to cold temperatures often prefer and are better off outdoors. The Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act gives several minimal care standards for food, water, shelter, space ...

Two University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners from Anoka County are cultivating more than just plants at local elementary schools: They’re growing community connections and environmental ...

As autumn settles over Minnesota, gardeners may encounter a silvery shimmer across their lawns and shrubs in the early morning light. On closer inspection, they find the handiwork of funnel weaver ...

Tomato hornworms are very large caterpillars with a horn-like tail. Their favorite plant is tomato. Hornworms chew leaves and can completely defoliate plants. They can also chew holes in the fruit.

Common lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) are long-lived plants. Lilacs are susceptible to fungal leaf diseases, most of which cause only cosmetic damage to leaves. The severity of leaf spot diseases can be ...

Understanding Minnesota’s agritourism liability law and how to use signage and waivers appropriately can help ensure your guests’ safety and your own peace of mind.

Uniformly applying herbicides at proper rates is essential for effective weed management. A slight variation in the application rate with some chemicals may result in poor control of the pest or ...

Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an invasive species. They feed on approximately 200 different plant species, including many fruits, vegetables and row crops. They spend the winter in buildings, ...

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Fig. 1. Adult (top), larva (middle) and pupae (bottom) of soybean tentiform leafminer. Note the circled adult on quarter for size reference Photos: J. Moisan-De Serres, MAPAQ Québec; Robert Koch, UMN ...

River birch is a fast-growing, native shade tree from the Mississippi River flood plain in southeastern Minnesota. They are easily adaptable to a variety of soil types. River birch are known for its ...