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Funnel weaver spider (Agelenopsis). Photo: David Cappaert, Bugwood.org
As autumn settles over Minnesota, gardeners may encounter a silvery shimmer across their lawns and shrubs in the early morning light. On closer inspection, they find...
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Not all produce needs to be washed at the farm, but some benefit from a rinse if there is visible soil. Things like fresh berries, tomatoes, zucchini, many herbs and some crops like peppers do not generally need washing until the consumer...
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Apples:
Growth stage: Harvest season
Article: Late season fire blight with messages from Dr. Suzanne Slack and David Bedford
Photo observations:
Wildlife damage on apples
Apple leaf shading spots
Apple agritourism: ...
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While the calendar says it is the end of August, it feels like late fall. But don’t be fooled! Warmer weather is on its way, and a long fall is likely.
Taking advantage of a long fall
The NOAA predictions for September came out last...
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Fungal infection on lilac leaves
If your lilacs are looking rough this summer, you’re not alone. The likely culprit? Lilac leaf spot, a relatively new fungal disease in Minnesota.
Thought to be caused by Pseudocercospora or Septoria ...
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Grapes:
Growth stage update: Nearing harvest
Article topic: Measuring fruit ripeness
Nutrition: Magnesium deficiency
Blueberries:
Nutrition: Iron deficiency
Plums:
Mount Royal (European plum) at harvest
Plums
...
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Uff da, more rain when most of the state doesn’t need it. Soils are waterlogged, and fields on some farms flooded. Despite the challenging summer that has alternated between heat advisories, air quality alerts, and torrential rain, a lot...
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Melons are one of the trickiest plants to grow, because the guidelines around harvest are confusing and often contradictory. I often hear growers express frustration because their melons seem ripe but don’t have much flavor, or because...
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Join us for an open house style Grape and Wine Production Field Day hosted on Saturday, September 13th this year at the UMN Horticulture Research Center!
What's being showcased this year:
Sample ~50 different grape varieties...
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Find out where and when to see Extension at the fair. Please check Extension's calendar for updates, as activities are subject to change.
U of M Crossroads Building
1673 Dan Patch Avenue
Aug. 28, 10 a.m.: Gary Wyatt, Extension...
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