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Growing Green: Minnesota Gardening Calendar 2013

If you're looking for a great holiday gift for your loved ones consider the 2013 Minnesota Gardening Calendar. This award winning 12-month calendar, produced by University of Minnesota Extension Horticulturalists,...

extension Wed, Dec 05, 2012 - 4:50am

Maximizing soybean yields through managed inputs

Increasing commodity prices have placed tremendous pressure on farmers to increase their total production; however, land and input costs continue to rise in parallel with grain prices. These increased costs,...

farm / agriculture / extension Tue, Dec 04, 2012 - 12:30am

Minnesota 4-H Foundation hires Brad Starbuck as new regional development officer

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota 4-H Foundation has hired Brad Starbuck as their new regional development officer for the southwest region of Minnesota. Starbuck will raise gifts and contributions...

news / extension / farm Wed, Nov 28, 2012 - 4:46am

Growing Green: Grasses for Your Ornamental Garden

I have recently discovered ornamental grasses. I may seem like a late-comer to those of you who already grow these garden wonders, but the texture, season extension and utter majesty...

extension Wed, Nov 28, 2012 - 4:21am

Kathy Schwantes has been named Regional Director - Southwest for the University of Minnesota Extension.

Schwantes joins University of Minnesota Extension

Kathy Schwantes has been named Regional Director - Southwest for the University of Minnesota Extension.

news / extension Tue, Nov 27, 2012 - 6:41am

Choosing corn hybrids for next growing season

In a year when tremendous variability was observed within fields as well as among areas of the state, information from replicated trials like the University of Minnesota trials is particularly...

farm / agriculture / extension Sun, Nov 25, 2012 - 4:07am

Growing Green: Soil Health and Fertility

I have had many calls asking whether garden soil tests should be submitted in the fall. The answer is YES! Now is the perfect time to submit soil tests, and...

extension Tue, Nov 13, 2012 - 2:47am

Growing Green: Indoor Succulent Gardens

Looking for a different kind of houseplant or indoor garden? Why not try succulents? Succulents provide interesting geometric forms and textures and require minimal care. Many cacti and succulents are...

extension Wed, Nov 07, 2012 - 4:17am

Growing Green: Building Your Own Terrarium

As a kid, I loved the tiny worlds of terrariums. I collected colorful moss, interesting pebbles, and all sorts of garden discards to include in my glass jar (usually a...

extension Tue, Oct 30, 2012 - 10:41am

Grain problems require feeding strategies for swine

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The hot, dry summer weather encountered this past summer has resulted in higher levels of mycotoxins in corn grain being harvested this fall. In order to...

farm / agriculture / extension Tue, Oct 16, 2012 - 6:11am

Worsening drought picture for Minnesota

As one of the driest Septembers in state history comes to an end, the drought situation in Minnesota is being assessed by a number of state agencies as well as...

farm / news / agriculture / extension Tue, Oct 02, 2012 - 11:33am

Assess soybean cyst nematode season for future success

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Late summer is a good time to assess soybean cyst nematode (SCN) in your fields. Investigating areas with poor soybean growth can help detect new infestations...

farm / agriculture / extension Tue, Aug 21, 2012 - 8:51am

'Planning for Your Farm's Future' workshop coming to Fergus Falls

For every farmer, a day will come when he or she can no longer work full-time. How will that impact Minnesotans' farm businesses and rural legacies? Too often, these questions...

farm / agriculture / extension Tue, Aug 14, 2012 - 12:21am

Mark and Robyn Lampert and sons, Kyle and Luke are the 2012 Stevens County Farm Family of the Year. The Lamperts received a plaque from Stevens County Extension Committee member Dylan Curfman as part of the community meal at the Stevens County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 8.

Lamperts named 2012 Stevens County Farm Family of the Year

MORRIS, Minn. - In 2010, the Lampert Farms in Chokio became a century farm. Mark and Robyn live on the original farmstead that was started by Mark's great-grandfather. Today the...

farm / news / extension Thu, Aug 09, 2012 - 12:55pm

11 tips for managing pregnant sows in group housing

MORRIS, Minn. -- With major pork buyers like McDonald's, Hormel and Safeway announcing plans to move toward gestation stall-free suppliers, Minnesota hog farmers may be exploring group housing options. Research...

farm / agriculture / extension Mon, Jul 02, 2012 - 3:22pm

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