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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteers who served in the armed forces help fellow veterans connect with the outdoor world They probably seemed an unlikely crew — a handful of seniors, some with walkers, trooping through tall grass at Gray...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     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...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   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...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   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...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   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...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   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...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   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...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   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...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu     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...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   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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