Black knot is a common fungal disease of Prunus trees including ornamental, edible, and native plum and cherry trees. Hard swollen black galls (tumor like growths) form on branches and occasionally on ...

Haskap, also known as honeyberries, captivate consumers and bring cold-hardy fruit-producing states closer together to share knowledge.

Biodiversity isn’t just about what’s growing in the forest, but also how it’s growing. Forests with a wide range of tree ...

Photos of weeds and weed seedlings commonly found in Minnesota crop production ...

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Quick facts Round-bale feeder design affects waste and costs, but not safety, hay intake or herd weight in horses. Feeding your horse round bales without a feeder can result in: 57 percent wasted hay ...

Quick facts Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that affects many different plants in the flower garden. May cause plants to look less attractive but doesn’t cause significant damage. When ...

Hybrid Asian elmsHybrid Asian elms are the result of controlled breeding programs throughout North America. All have demonstrated resistance to Dutch elm disease and are great selections for tough ...

Controlling acidity Fermented pickles require sufficient acidity to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum (the bacteria that causes botulism) and possible toxin production. Refer to the food ...

Tomato hornworms are very large caterpillars with a horn-like tail. Their favorite plant is tomato. Hornworms chew leaves and can completely defoliate plants. They can also chew holes in the fruit.

Quick facts Edible beans include snap beans, shelling beans or dry beans. Bean plant growth habits include pole beans, bush beans and half-runners. Bean plants do not need as much fertilizer as other ...

Yield differences from soil tillage are more often the exception rather than the norm. This is particularly the case for soybean yields, as well as rotated corn systems. Due to the costs associated ...