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Protecting the environment is a goal that everyone can help to accomplish. The greatest threats to the planet are primarily driven by human activity. Climate change, habitat loss and biodiversity loss are notable challenges of the environmental crisis, says the Intergovernmental Science-Policy...
Pets bring a lot of joy to people's lives. Is it any wonder that, as of 2024, 66 percent of households in the United States, or 86.9 million homes, owned a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association? In fact, 97 percent of pet owners consider their pets to be family members. And...
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Gray mold on raspberries
By late July, Minnesota gardens are heavy with ripening fruit. Wet, humid weather has created ideal conditions for fungal and bacterial diseases, and alert growers know it’s time to scout, clean up, and protect...
When Fred R. Barnard coined the phrase, "A picture is worth a thousand words" in an advertising trade journal, he likely never imagined just how pervasive photography would become. Photos can tell a story, and thanks to digital technology putting cameras in our pockets, there are now more photos...
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Winter in Minnesota is tough—not just on us, but also on our trees and shrubs. Snow, ice, and road salt can really take a toll on woody perennials, leaving them bent, broken, or even dead by spring. But don’t worry! You can help your...
As the body's largest organ, skin is of the utmost importance to overall health. The skin protects against germs, regulates body temperature and enables tactile sensations, says the Cleveland Clinic. Despite those vital functions, skin is easily overlooked in health care regimens.
Even though the...
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Winter weather is tough enough on plants - the wind, dryness and cold. Animals also struggle to survive, searching for shelter and food, sometimes in our own backyards. The damage caused by animals might only be cosmetic at times, but it...
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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...
The world's oceans are facing significant challenges. According to the United Nations Regional Information Center, each year the oceans absorb 23 percent of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and capture 90 percent of the excess heat created by these emissions. These developments are...
The opportunity to experience local wildlife is one of the many alluring features of spending time in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, wildlife is being threatened in many parts of the world as the human population increases and spreads to regions that historically have not been home to large...
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