Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula) are prevalent in the Midwest, quickly forming ...

Horses that eat enough boxelder seeds can develop seasonal pasture myopathy (SPM). SPM is a muscle disease usually fatal in horses. Signs of SPM include stiffness, dark urine and difficulty walking.

The lower taproot and lateral roots of infected soybean plants may appear brown to black in color and show cortical decay or vascular discoloration. Lateral roots may also die and decompose, and ...

How do we measure resilience and assess how well adaptation measures are working? The University of Minnesota Climate ...

A three-year Extension partnership with universities in Kenya focuses on women farmers and the school meals value chain.

The farm finance scorecard helps you see where you are in terms of financial ratios and measurements In the last few decades, much progress has been made to standardize financial statements in ...

Birds are subject to heat stress when the air temperature and humidity uncontrollably increase their core body temperature. Heat stress can result in panting, increased water intake and eventually ...

Healthy purplish-red stems and infected yellow stems. Golden canker is caused by the fungus Cryptodiaporthe corni. The fungus is only known to infect pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia). The disease ...

Cucumbers grow best in warm weather. Start seeds indoors in late April for transplants. Sow seed directly in the garden after soil has warmed, usually in May. Plastic mulch and row covers allow ...

The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership provides tools to help communities understand their climate risk ...

Hackberry (C. occidentalis) is a large native tree found commonly on river terraces and floodplains in southern and central Minnesota. It is related to the American elm and after the arrival of Dutch ...

Stem canker is a fairly common disease in many areas where soybeans are grown, but may not be recognized as much as it occurs. Stem canker can kill whole plants or parts of plants. It can be confused ...