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Fusarium wilt

Quick facts Susceptible crops include tomato, eggplant and pepper. The entire plant turns yellow and wilts. Occasionally the leaves will turn brown. The fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici ...
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Leasing a 4-H animal

May 15, 2026, for beef, dairy, dairy goat, dog, horse, llama - alpaca, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Contact your local 4-H office for more information. We want you to be able to learn ...
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Managing a farm

We research and report on the financial performance of Minnesota farms and provide tools to farmers and ag professionals that support the future of agriculture. Our goal is to build on the ...
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Minnesota journalist is back in the saddle, ‘thrilled’ with rural life

Minnesota is home to nearly 7,000 farms with one to 24 horses each. Each of those horses has an owner who needs reliable information about its care.
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Irrigation management

Learn about irrigation scheduling, monitoring soil moisture and water quality. Irrigation management strategies include relevant and current information on adjusting irrigation by season/growth stage, ...
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Extension news and highlights

As part of their statewide service project, the 4‑H State Ambassadors provide guidance on how to help after a disaster event, offering support and hope to those impacted. University of Minnesota ...
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Extension at the University of Minnesota

With over 1 million participants each year, Extension helps Minnesotans build a better future by bringing practical education to every county across the state.
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Soil compaction

Soil compaction concerns have been growing in Minnesota as both annual precipitation and farm equipment size have dramatically increased. Wet soils are particularly susceptible to compaction. Heavy ...
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Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships

The Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) bring together community and University knowledge and resources to drive sustainability in four focus areas: agriculture and food systems, ...
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IIHF World Junior Championship delivers $71.5 million boost to Minnesota economy

IIHF World Junior Championship delivers $71.5 million boost to Minnesota economy Brigid Tuck always finds it interesting to ...
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Bringing renter education into high school classrooms

University of Minnesota Extension and BestPrep are expanding access to tenant education for Minnesota high school students.
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Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors share service ideas to help after a storm

As part of their statewide service project, the 4‑H State Ambassadors provide guidance on how to help after a disaster event, offering support and hope to those impacted.