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Following some extremely hot weather, the week ahead will provide some respite. As many crops reach their "critical periods" for development, consistent irrigation will become critical. Take some time this week to take stock of your...
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This week included a variety of extremes: heavy rainfall in some places, no rain in others, and our first really hot day of the season. Most crops are catching up quickly after the cold spring, and the rest of the month is supposed to be...
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This was a great week to catch up after a pretty difficult spring. The warmer, drier weather was a welcome change. Soil temperatures are still about two weeks behind compared to last year, and pretty much no soils in the state are...
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After an already tough spring, we had yet another week of severe weather that caused damage on farms across the state. The week ahead is looking moderate, with comfortable temperatures for catching up on planting. As crops slowly get...
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It's been a busy week of quickly planting as much as possible between rain events. Pretty much everyone is a week or two behind due to the cold spring, but the week ahead should bring warmer weather and better conditions for heat loving...
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This was a rough week. Many of you sustained damage to your farms, including damage to high tunnels and other infrastructure, as well as damaged trees. Heavy rains delayed planting and bed prep yet again, and the cooler weather sustained...
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After a long and cold spring, summer is finally approaching. Everything is delayed this year due to cold weather, stunted seedlings, and wet fields. Starting this week, I'll be sharing weekly vegetable updates to inform growers about what...
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Reports are coming in from across the Midwest and now Minnesota that the region has received a late season influx of Fall Armyworm. This pest only makes it to Minnesota from southern regions when we have just the right conditions and...
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This will be the final weekly vegetable update of 2021. Thank you all for following along and sharing photos and updates! While every season has its challenges, this year felt particularly difficult. For most farmers, it was a long, hot...
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It's really starting to feel like fall. Many farmers are harvesting a flush of carrots and beets, and cool season crops like lettuce, chard, and Brassicas are coming along nicely. The drought is still persistent, but a few weeks of...
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