Biodiversity isn’t just about what’s growing in the forest, but also how it’s growing. Forests with a wide range of tree ...

Infection may start where the fruit contacts the soil, where the stem connects to the fruit, or as a random circular spot. Infected fruit are soft, easily punctured and often collapse. In some cases, ...

Black knot is a common fungal disease of Prunus trees including ornamental, edible, and native plum and cherry trees. Hard swollen black galls (tumor like growths) form on branches and occasionally on ...

Haskap, also known as honeyberries, captivate consumers and bring cold-hardy fruit-producing states closer together to share knowledge.

Join us for a tour of area gardens!This year, there will be five gardens featured, located in Litchfield, MN. For locations, check out the complete garden tour information and location details.

Quick facts Newly planted trees and shrubs need regular and consistent watering until root systems establish. Root systems of trees and shrubs, whether bare root, balled and burlapped, or in a ...

Healthy garden soil with earthworms and worm burrows. Soil is so much more than dirt. Soil is a living ecosystem—a large community of living organisms linked together through nutrient cycles and ...

Cherry leaf spot can be a devastating disease for tart cherries. Learn how to identify and manage this disease.

Avian influenza harms poultry flocks especially if it’s highly pathogenic (HPAI). Always report any signs of disease to your state agency or veterinarian. Preventing disease is the best way to keep ...

How crusting happens Crusting happens when rains breaks down soil aggregates into particles that cement into hard layers at the soil surface, when it dries rapidly. In soils that haven’t been seeded, ...

Bush honeysuckles are a low- maintenance and versatile plant. They grow quickly to the height of 3 to 5 feet. Northern bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) and Southern bush honeysuckle (D.

What is EPM?EPM is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is often caused by the parasite, Sarcocystis neurona, commonly found in the opossum. Research in other states suggests that ...