By Paul Peterson, Dave Nicolai and Dan Martens, University of Minnesota Extension Winter survival of alfalfa is a complex process influenced by many factors. For many years the rule was to avoid ...

For a lot of people, there’s nothing more “holistic” or “natural” than going to an apple orchard and picking their favorite fall fruit themselves. But the truth is, when you shine up that ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

As shifting weather patterns threaten harvests, scientists are searching for ways to help crops survive. Our team examines ...

This week, we have a new food columnist. Darlene Kotelnicki enters the column rotation, and will share recipes every other week on this page. Fall is such a wonderful season! We have so much produce ...

Skolstice, at the Vikings practice facility in Eagan, Minnesota, is a family-friendly festival perfect for some February fun ...

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Agriculture across the United States is facing significant challenges from climate variability and change, with specialty ...

Researchers are developing robots that promise to automate a process that has always relied on human workers—and bees.

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It has a high sugar content of about 15-16% and has excellent storage stability. What is the harvest season of Aomori Apple? Apple harvest season in Aomori, Japan, is from July to November. Some ...