Insects are vital to life as we know it on this planet. They are critical to food webs, and humans depend on insect pollination for nutritious fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. There are many ...

Extension’s research found that WIC must update its practices around cultural competency, professional development, and peer coaching to improve staffing, recruitment and retention. The grants will ...

The Soil Management Summit is a farmer-oriented event dedicated to practical soil management in Minnesota. Experienced farmers, researchers and consultants speak on a variety of soil management topics ...

Extension's rural stress task force provides rural Minnesota families and communities with education and resources to help ...

EPM is a neurologic disease that horses get from eating infected opossum feces. Incoordination, muscle atrophy and loss of feeling around the body are a few signs of illness. Storing feed in ...

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

COMET (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) is a two-hour interactive training that teaches participants how to reach out in a meaningful, respectful and supportive way to friends, co-workers ...

Youth language is ever-evolving and serves an important role in development. It is more than slang—it's key in creating ...

As groups meet to make decisions on important issues, members should take time to decide who decides, and how to decide. Using decision-making methods that involve more people in more ways increases ...

The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer program started in 1977 with its first class of 25 people. Since then it has grown to include more than 3,100 active master gardeners ...

Know what genetic type of corn you are planting. Isolate different types of corn to prevent cross-pollination. Direct seed corn in the garden after the soil has warmed. Irrigate to prevent drought ...

Lawn mowing is more time consuming than any other lawn-care practice. Regular mowing with a sharp mower blade at the proper height will help keep grass growing vigorously and maintain adequate density ...