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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Flea beetle continues to be one of the biggest pests on Minnesota vegetables farms, especially in our brassica crops. Some of the most effective things we can do to manage this pest happen before we see damage (AKA, the combination of...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Growers are plugging away with planting and other early season tasks in between rains. This May has been one of the wettest in recent years – quite a change of pace from the last few Mays we had.   Our crops have moisture, but so do our...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Much of the state got over an inch of rain Tuesday, with reports of over 2 inches of rain common across much of the state.   General Crop Notes With ample moisture and moderate temperatures this spring, cool season grasses are having a...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   A rainy spring has delivered much needed moisture, with the amount of the state in drought going from a majority of the state to limited areas in the Northwest/central and Southeast corners. What might we be in for the rest of this growing...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   We've developed a new webpage for growers to learn about projected climate changes in Minnesota, and strategies for resilience that are specific to Minnesota, and to vegetable farming.  Climate models project the following about our future...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   With some areas in Northern Minnesota experiencing frost last night, it seems only natural to wrap up our updates for the year. We'll continue to post articles about educational events and relevant topics, but this will be the final...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Following one final heatwave that brought a flush of ripe tomatoes, there’s a distinct fall feeling in the air. We know you’re all still as busy as ever, but fall tends to bring a feeling that the home stretch is near, and field work...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   Our food systems team has been on the road this week touring farms across north central Minnesota to make new connections. In general, crops are ahead of schedule this year. We had our first sweet tango apples (about two weeks early near...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   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...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu   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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