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How to identify Minnesota weeds: Photos and guidance to help crop producers identify annual grass weeds, annual broadleaf weeds and perennials.

Phytophthora capisci is a pathogen that can infect all cucurbit crops as well as peppers, tomatoes, eggplants and beans. Infection is most common in zucchini, squash, pumpkin, and pepper. Phytophthora ...

There are 17 essential nutrients all plants need to grow. Macronutrients are needed in larger quantities: Carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen come from air and water.Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium come ...

Bird's nest fungi Look like miniature bird's nests or cups. Shiny peridioles are nestled inside like eggs. Usually only 1/4 inch in height or diameter. Commonly light brown but may be white, gray, ...

Rhizosphaera needle cast is caused by the fungus Rhizosphaera kalkhoffii. The fungus survives winter on living and recently killed needles. In spring through early autumn, spores spread to new needles ...

These articles are for professional vegetable growers. They include necessary information for diagnosing and treating common diseases and infestations that can damage crops and affect economic ...

Key points Irrigation is critical for successful strawberry production in the Upper Midwest. Growers can choose between drip tape and overhead sprinklers, or use a combination. There are pros and cons ...

Quick facts Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum. Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow’s main ...

Quick facts Injury, poor hoof quality and poor hoof care can cause an abscess. Abscesses cause sudden, severe pain and lameness. Draining, bandaging and keeping the hoof clean are key to treating an ...

Quick facts Invasive trees and shrubs are non-native plants that can reduce property values, damage the environment and harm human health. Native woody plants also can be aggressive when they spread ...

Growing common hackberry Hardiness zone: 3 to 9 Light: Full sun to partial sun Best soil properties for common hackberry Sandy loams to clay soils; tolerates otherSoil pH 6.6 to 8.0; tolerates ...