Small flocks require relatively minimal space. Chicks require ½ square foot of space each. Mature birds require up to 2 ½ square feet of space each. Always thoroughly clean the poultry house before ...

Take control of crop success with unbiased crop research, publications and news from University of Minnesota Extension. Help the Minnesota Office for Soil Health determine topics for a series of Zoom ...

Black knot is a common fungal disease of Prunus trees including ornamental, edible, and native plum and cherry trees. Hard swollen black galls (tumor like growths) form on branches and occasionally on ...

The first step in good stored grain management is to thoroughly clean bins and handling equipment three to four weeks before harvest. Old grain and fines under perforated floors, in aeration ducts, in ...

Stem canker is a fairly common disease in many areas where soybeans are grown, but may not be recognized as much as it occurs. Stem canker can kill whole plants or parts of plants. It can be confused ...

These plants are members of the cucurbit family, which includes summer squash, zucchini, melons, gourds and cucumbers. Jack-o'-lantern pumpkins have stringy, bland flesh, while pie pumpkins have ...

Cytospora canker is a common disease on spruce trees that are stressed by drought, winter injury or other factors. Cankers kill random branches throughout the tree canopy. Cytospora rarely kills ...

Since 1999, the University of Minnesota has been evaluating, selecting and screening elms for use in Minnesota. They have studied thousands of elms from many varieties. All trees listed below should ...

White pine blister rust (WPBR) kills branches, tree tops and whole trees of Eastern white pine and causes leaf spots and leaf loss in currant and gooseberry plants. WPBR can be found throughout ...

The agricultural industry widely uses urea, a white crystalline solid containing 46 percent nitrogen, as an animal feed additive and fertilizer. Here, we’ll focus on its role as a nitrogen fertilizer.

Minnesota 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state, serving over 40,000 young people every year. We offer out-of-school, hands-on learning opportunities across Minnesota for youth in ...

Flood damage can affect tree growth and tree survival. Tree flood damage can be caused by soil changes, physical damage, insects and diseases. The potential for damage to trees from flooding depends ...