Avian influenza harms poultry flocks, especially if it’s highly pathogenic (HPAI). Always report any signs of disease to your state agency or veterinarian. Preventing disease is the best way to keep ...

Ellen Wolter doesn’t see rural and urban communities as worlds apart. Learn about conversations that are bridging the two ...

Horse barns need air exchange to remove moisture, prevent condensation and provide fresh air. Naturally-ventilated systems are less costly, but have limited control of air flow and distribution.

Rely on forage tests before and after soaking to decide which type of hay is best for your horse especially with a horse that has laminitis, PSSM, HYPP or COPD. For these horses NSC, P and mold ...

It is important to mow regularly and keep lawn height 3 inches or higher. Leaving decomposed clippings on the lawn improves its health. Ensure mower blades are sharp prior to mowing the lawn.

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 ...

Parts of the strawberry plant include the crown, roots, leaves, runners, daughter plants, blossoms and fruit. Strawberry plants reproduce via runners. Pollinators are critically important for ...

Why? Several factors limit the shelf-life of canned foods. Cans or metal lids on glass jars can rust. When rust is deep enough, tiny holes open in the can or lid that may let spoilage agents in.

RSDP regional boards and work groups bring community leaders and University faculty and staff together to advance sustainability in Greater Minnesota.

Alfalfa is widely used as forage for livestock due to its high nutrient content. However, the crop’s lignin content hampers animals’ ability to digest and use alfalfa. Fortunately, relatively new ...

Potassium (K) is an essential nutrient for plant growth. It’s classified as a macronutrient because plants take up large quantities of K during their life cycle. Minnesota soils can supply some K for ...

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