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In Minnesota, we can usually rely on rain to provide adequate moisture for lawns. But our recent record-breaking temperatures require water conservation. Here are some strategies for keeping lawns healthy during drought.

All fruit crops benefit from regular watering. Even if the plants look healthy and productive at a glance, hidden impacts of water stress can cause problems that we cannot see right away.

Many remember Mary Page (1934-2013) for being the mayor of Olivia, a University of Minnesota Regent and a voice for rural Minnesota. Descendants honor her and her husband Jim through giving.

Meteorologists are predicting that we’ll continue to see above-average temperatures for the remainder of the summer. What does this mean for how we manage our gardens?

Stop the spread of invasive species with these PlayCleanGo Awareness Week tips.

Insects have an ideal range of temperatures in which to complete their life cycles. Which ones are loving the heat? And what does that mean for your garden?

The volunteer been active in the Rochester Chapter in southeastern Minnesota since 2009 and has taught several classes on the biomes of Minnesota.

Congratulations to the 2021 Minnesota 4-H scholarship recipients! These 14 outstanding 4-H youth and alumni across Minnesota stood out among approximately 110 applications.

Adding beneficial microbes to your soil might give your garden a needed boost. Here are some tips to foster healthy soils, so you also foster healthy soil microbes, making amendments unnecessary.

Growing pumpkins is fun...super-sizing them is even better! Youth from Lincoln and Lyon counties are engaged in a friendly competition to see who can grow the biggest pumpkin this season.