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The application period to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer is open through Oct. 1.
Extension Master Gardeners bring science-based horticulture knowledge and practices to Minnesota, promoting healthy...
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We hope you’re all staying cool and taking plenty of popsicle breaks. This week, humans, pathogens, raccoons, and birds alike are enjoying all of the fruits and vegetables that August has to offer.
Crop updates
Watermelons: During a...
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Our team is in Iowa this week for the National Association of County Agricultural Agents annual meeting, so we’re bringing you a special issue of vegetables from the Iowa State Fair. While the attractions the fair is known for are butter...
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We're reaching the summer tipping point where most people have planted their last successions of major crops like broccoli, carrots, beets, etc., and growers are shifting into a slightly different workload that's more focused on harvest...
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The weather has finally eased up a little bit, we hope this update finds you happily harvesting. Read on for information on some issues growers are finding this week.
Crop updates
Solanaceous crops are all being harvested, and some...
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At this point in the season most growers are juggling a bit of everything: planting, weeding, harvesting, and dealing with mid-season issues like increasing insect and disease pressure. It’s also a key time where your management practices...
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We are transitioning into full-on summer: zucchini, cucumbers, and tomatoes are being harvested, and sweet corn isn't far behind. The good news for next week is that a cool front is expected. The bad news is that the cool front is...
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With clearer skies and cooler nights, this week is providing some respite from a hot and smoky summer in Minnesota. However, temperatures across the globe are hitting record highs. This week's update includes an overview of fruiting...
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Most growers got some much needed rain this week, but continued air quality issues has made field work challenging. Due a variety of challenges growers have faced this spring, this update includes some notes about pivoting late in the...
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We'll spare you a note about air quality, heat, and drought -- you all know it's rough out there. Read on for notes about crop growth progress and common issues, as well as information about pests to look out for, holding lettuce,...