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STAFF BLOG SUE DOEDEN'S ALL ABOUT FOOD The good, the bad and the great green tomato
I've been up and down and all around with the good, the bad and the great green tomato. I'll begin with the good news. I spent a lovely weekend at Fall Mushroom Camp, hiking through the peaceful w...
Posted on 9/26/11 at 10:39 AM
Growing Green: Planting Trees
Waiting to plant your vegetables? Then you've got time to plant a tree.
By Robin Trott, University of Minnesota Extension , May 17, 2012
U research guides growers on cover crop selection, planting date
The difficult growing conditions of 2011 provided a unique circumstance for collecting cover crop data.
By Jill Sackett, University of Minnesota Extension , May 16, 2012
Growing Green: Forest Tent Caterpillars
The notorious forest tent caterpillar, AKA the army worm, will soon be raining from the trees!
By Robin Trott, University of Minnesota Extension , May 12, 2012
Five online webinars available for small businesses
University of Minnesota Extension is offering a series of online webinars to teach small business owners and managers about using various online tools strategically and having a more effective online presence.
By University of Minnesota Extension , March 26, 2012
Get your green thumb on: Attend a U Horticulture Day
Cold, gray weather got you down? Get a jump on spring by attending a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Horticulture Day workshop in Alexandria March 24.
March 17, 2012
Evaluate winter injury in alfalfa stands
They may look fine from the road, but winter may have done some damage to your alfalfa stands.
By Krishona Martinson and Craig Sheaffer, University of Minnesota Extension , March 15, 2012
Five ways crop growers can plan for spring drought
A drought threat posed across southern and western Minnesota is the most serious in over a decade, according to University of Minnesota Extension climatologist Mark Seeley.
February 20, 2012
Three key factors drive Minnesota's agricultural success
How will we deal with the opportunities and challenges posed by these three factors—exports, education and the environment—will play a big role in determining the future of Minnesota agriculture.
By Bev Durgan, U of M Extension , December 13, 2011
Cattle Feeder Day Dec. 5 in Morris
The University of Minnesota Beef Team will present the 2011 Minnesota Cattle Feeder Day at The West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris on Monday, Dec. 5.
November 29, 2011
U of M scientists, Master Gardeners part of team to analyze biofuel production, land use
Research will focus on harvesting perennial grasses—mostly native species such as bluestem and switchgrass—and using the biomass as a feedstock for a biofuel process known as pyrolysis.
November 08, 2011
Two new varieties help wheat farmers look ahead
'Rollag' has a unique combination of strong straw and the highest-available resistance to Fusarium head blight. 'Prosper,' developed at North Dakota State University, is the first-ever joint release with the University of Minnesota.
By By Jochum Wiersma, University of Minnesota Extension , October 24, 2011
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