UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
August is almost here, and with all of the rain and humidity, plant diseases are quickly catching up right as peak summer harvest season begins. This week's update includes an overview of recovering from storm damage, keeping our lungs...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
You're on fire this week, Aries. Ideas are sparking left and right. Don't forget to slow down before you burn out. You want to showcase energy without creating chaos.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
This week is ideal for treating yourself to something great, Taurus. Money and love...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
General fruit :
About: The winsome fly and Japanese beetles
Pollinator installations and support
Apples:
Growth update: Beginning of ripening
Grapes:
Symptom check: Black rot on grape berries
Plums:
Russeting on fruits
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Much of the state is under water as we write this update, following torrential rain storms across Minnesota on Wednesday. Wet fields and air quality alerts followed by hot, humid weather this weekend likely mean less time in the field for...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, the week kicks off with a surge of vitality and determination. You're eager to take action, and the universe backs you. It's a perfect week to push ahead with goals.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Creative energy flows in and a long-dormant idea may spark back to life, Taurus...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Apples:
When should trunk guards be removed from apple trees?
Check bands, fasteners, and clips to prevent girdling
Grapes:
Seasonal update from the UMN HRC
Kiwiberries:
Update and about: UMN kiwiberry research and breeding efforts...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
After a week of poor air quality, some extremely hot days, and then a downpour, the week ahead is looking like it will be lovely for catching up on field work. Most plants are thriving with the heat and regular rainfall, and we’re entering...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Apples:
Monitoring and managing apple maggot
Grapes:
Herbicide drift on grapes
Honeyberries:
Honeyberry field day recap
Apples:
Monitoring and managing apple maggot (less common in commercial orchards)
Image: An apple...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
After a slow spring, daily highs in the 80’s are pushing warm season crops ahead and growers are catching up.
Mid-season nutritional deficiencies & what to do
With warm, long days and rapidly maturing crops, this is the time of...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, your confidence is peaking and people are noticing. Even though you are on a roll, don't let it go to your head. Midweek might be a test of your patience, but you'll keep your cool.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
You are craving creature comforts, Taurus. This week you might...