White-tailed deer feed on gardens, landscape plants and trees, and agricultural crops. Deer damage has a rough or torn appearance. It does not look cleanly clipped. Deer damage is more likely when ...

Pear trees originated in central Asia. They are relatives of the apple and are propagated and managed in a very similar way. But pears are in some ways easier to grow than apples. Apples can be ...

This is a good time to check your houseplants for pests and some trees and shrubs are ready for pruning. See what else you can do while waiting to get into the garden. University of Minnesota ...

Schedule routine dental and physical exams with your veterinarian to detect problems early. Make sure your saddle fits properly as your senior horse’s topline changes. Feed your horse a high quality ...

Rhizosphaera needle cast is a fungal disease of spruce trees that causes needles to turn brown and fall off. Trees stressed from drought, poor planting practices or other factors are more likely to ...

All reusable harvest containers, tools and food contact surfaces should be kept as clean as possible and regularly sanitized. Sanitizing can be done with a number of products. Wash harvest totes and ...

Ruth Linkenmeyer Meirick's 4-H roots shaped her skills and professional mission of addressing rural healthcare challenges.

Lilacs may take a few years to bloom after planting. Once established, lilacs can live a long time. Lilacs need pruning immediately after blooming to promote flowering the next year. Lilacs usually ...

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 ...

Find photos and identifying characteristics that’ll help you identify common Minnesota weeds.

Join Extension foresters to discuss some of the key issues and questions around forest and woodlands facing Minnesota land stewards. These online sessions will be very informal, open to the public and ...

Injury, poor hoof quality and poor hoof care can cause an abscess. Abscesses cause sudden, severe pain and lameness. Draining, bandaging and keeping the hoof clean are key to treating an abscess. It ...