EPM is a neurologic disease that horses get from eating infected opossum feces. Incoordination, muscle atrophy and loss of feeling around the body are a few signs of illness. Storing feed in ...

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Galls (abnormal growths) can appear anytime throughout the growing season on any above ground plant part. Young, actively growing tissue is especially susceptible. Galls commonly develop on ears, ...

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There are two types of strawberries grown in Minnesota: June-bearing and day-neutral. June-bearing strawberries are grown on straw and are perennial. Day-neutral strawberries are grown on plastic, ...

The highest cost in most, if not all, cattle production systems is feed. Many producers use grazing to reduce costs for their operations. Properly managed pasture-based systems use land efficiently ...

What is the going rate for renting agricultural land in Minnesota? Make data-driven decisions on a fair price. Review historical data from across Minnesota. Complete worksheets to understand your own ...

When canning tomatoes, begin with high-quality tomatoes and always add acid to your tomatoes before processing. Follow the directions below for canning whole or halved tomatoes and tomato juice. For ...

It’s important to breed your mare when she’s in her best physical condition. When evaluating your mare’s condition consider: Is she having regular heat cycles? Does she have a uterine infection? Is ...

Fermented pickles or brined pickles undergo a curing process for several weeks in which fermentative bacteria produce acids necessary for the preservation process. These bacteria also generate flavor ...