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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 ...

When buying hay from a private party or from a hay auction, consider the following: Buy good quality hay. Inspect several bales and evaluate them for content (grass or alfalfa), maturity (presence or ...

Oak is valued in furniture, flooring, paneling, railroad ties, cooperage and fuelwood. Hickory, a wood of great strength, has much less market demand but is used for furniture, tool handles, ...

Pipestone County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.

Kandiyohi County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.

For details on these invasive species and more, see Identify invasive and non-native species and visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Native woody plants can also be aggressive growers ...

How do I deal with flies? How do I find a good farrier? How do I prevent unwanted behaviors? Find useful information from University of Minnesota Extension equine experts on caring for horses and ...

Lincoln County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.

Parts of the strawberry plant include the crown, roots, leaves, runners, daughter plants, blossoms and fruit. Strawberry plants reproduce via runners. Pollinators are critically important for ...

Slime molds are present in all soils. They are common on decaying logs, fallen leaves, mulch, lawns with excessive thatch and on strawberry leaves. Control is not usually necessary and they will ...