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 ...

Learn about soybean tentiform leafminer identification, natural history, its impact and how to scout for this new pest in Minnesota soybean.

With 4-H Food Partner Challenge support, 4-H clubs across the state led creative efforts to fight food insecurity and strengthen community partnerships.

Hooked on wildlife watching Patrick Brejcha couldn’t believe his eyes when he checked his trail camera: a bald eagle, wild turkey and crow were side by side, eating from the same food source inches ...

Social wasps are a group of related insects belonging primarily to the family Vespidae (sometimes called vespid wasps). Being social means many individuals share one nest. Solitary wasps and bees nest ...

Anthracnose is a common fungal disease of shade trees that results in leaf spots, cupping or curling of leaves and early leaf drop. In Minnesota, anthracnose is most common in cool, wet spring weather ...

Use the form To submit your question, fill out the Ask Extension form. An Extension Master Gardener volunteer will reply by email within 48 hours, Monday through Friday. Answers to questions received ...

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 ...

Selecting trees and shrubs for your landscape Plant Elements of Design plant selection tool Gardening in the shade — how to create gardens in shady areas in your yard. Recommended trees and plants for ...

Freezing fresh fruit can involve less equipment and require less time than other food preservation techniques. Fresh fruits have a short shelf life because ripening enzymes change the texture and ...