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A young 'Majestic Skies'TM Northern pin oak (Quercus elipsoidalis)
What does it mean when we say “Oak wilt status is SAFE”?
Oak wilt is a debilitating fungal disease that can kill all species of oaks quickly. It spreads by sap...
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A female mealybug amongst cottony egg masses on an orchid stem
Mealybugs have taken up residence on the underside of this saucer.
And suddenly it’s fall! Time to start bringing in those houseplants that have thrived outdoors over the...
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From hollow heart to soft rot to freeze damage, we've seen a whole host of potato issues this fall. This article provides an overview of these issues and management tips for each.
Hollow heart
Image: Ben Phillips, Bugwood.org...
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October 11 update from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health: HPAI confirmed in Meeker County turkey flock
Please refer to the MBAH for up-to-date information and resources in other languages.
Guidelines to reduce avian flu for...
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The only thing I do not like about autumn is that some of my favorite flowers reach the end of the bloom cycle. The important thing to remember is that if these are tender bulbs, they need to be put into proper storage. This will ensure...
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Boxelder bugs, both young (red) and old (black) cluster on buildings on warm days.
Chilly mornings and shorter days signal to humans an impending winter. Bugs get the same message, and they head out to figure out where they’re going to...
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Are you a specialty crop farmer who has experienced herbicide drift, or who has questions about the process for reporting herbicide drift? The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, University of Minnesota Extension, and the Minnesota Fruit...
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Map of woodlands of Minnesota, courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Today we're sharing our recommended trees and plants for the Rochester Plateau and Blufflands (region 9 on the map), also commonly referred to as the...
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With some areas in Northern Minnesota experiencing frost last night, it seems only natural to wrap up our updates for the year. We'll continue to post articles about educational events and relevant topics, but this will be the final...
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As fall temperatures begin to cool, it is time to consider bringing in the houseplants you kept outside this summer.
Many houseplants thrive outdoors during Minnesota’s summers but do not perform well or may even die if exposed to...
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