Extension news and highlights

Wild violets come in over 100 different varieties. Although they all are edible, some are more palatable than others. Learn how to identify, harvest and eat wild violet, as well as the indigenous philosophy of the plant.

Native plants are a great addition to any landscape. They are adaptable, provide a wide diversity of color, bloom time, form and texture, and they benefit important pollinators and other insects and animals.

The Drug Residue Prevention Program (DRPP) helps prevent drug residues in milk and meat and promotes antibiotic stewardship in livestock.

Strawberries are a great choice to fill your pots, planters, hanging baskets, or even window boxes, as long as you choose the right type of strawberries.

4-H is building animal knowledge in the youngest of Minnesotans.

There are many common insect pests that show up each year in our vegetable gardens. Now is a great time to plan ahead with some preventative management strategies.

Let’s strive for no-pesticide landscapes in 2021. There are many non-chemical ways to reduce and even eliminate insect pests, diseases and weeds in yards and gardens.

Herb gardening is one of the easiest and oldest types of gardening. As garden plants, herbs are kind and forgiving and grow well under conditions that other plants would find difficult.

Our new blog series will introduce you to a host of wild-grown edible plants and talk about the importance of proper identification, sustainability and etiquette when bringing them to your table. This week we focus on the many uses of cattails.

Extension’s cattle podcast, "The Moos Room," gets real about mental health on the farm for National Mental Health Awareness Month.