The heat is on and gardening season is in full swing.
![A pile of Japanese beetles in a trap.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/japanese-beetle-trap-full.jpg?h=5dcbf905&itok=xuKI8eq-)
Beyond the satisfaction of capturing hundreds of beetles in a trap, does your yard or garden actually benefit? The answer is, most likely, no.
![A group of youth standing on stairs with the first three rows of youth wearing 4-H green polos](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/BF7D41BD-73EE-4A41-A5DE-F4FD4CF1452D.jpg?h=78497924&itok=tlI_WAp8)
Young people from 46 counties gathered in Bemidji, Minnesota for the Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) conference, June 14-17, 2022.
![Three people meeting together to discuss the farm.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/lonsdale-table-three-people-0407-1000w.jpg?h=071b0114&itok=Wd0NiHt3)
What is the culture on your farm? The culture of a business sets the tone and atmosphere of the work environment and can be used to gauge the health and satisfaction of your employees.
![Dandelion flower.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/TA-03282016-i20130416-img_2203.jpg?h=050c0b3e&itok=w10-KINF)
Whether for survival or fun, foraging can be a great way to supplement your diet with plants that are not only delicious but can also be healthy.
Now is the time to trellis and prune your tomatoes. We'll show you three different ways to support your plants.
![Marissa looks at bugs on a plant inside a barn with an old fashioned tractor behind her](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Marissa-Schuh_0.jpg?h=d1d18fea&itok=ntJlYvvK)
Marissa Schuh brings an appreciation for insects to her University of Minnesota Extension work with gardeners and farmers.
![Chopstick reaching for a piece of fried tofu.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/fried-tofu-in-broth.jpg?h=7e60129c&itok=8CXREBF3)
A growing portion of Minnesota’s soybeans are destined for global kitchens.
![Tourism Center Director Xinyi Qian talking with community memberes.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/xinyi-hasting.jpg?h=8a43ea90&itok=xzCHyFpy)
New Tourism Center Director Xinyi Qian shares thoughts on challenges and opportunities.
![Two girls making fruit pizza at home.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/kids-eat-fruit-pizza.jpg?h=bcbc5a82&itok=xFKNDaca)
Maria Conchita Paez-Sievert and Leticia Rodriguez are helping their community of Worthington learn healthy habits and prevent diabetes.
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