Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota Extension

Durgan: County Support Keeps Extension Strong

Published June 25, 2026

University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan says strong county support remains critical to Extension's success despite tight budgets. "State funding has not been increasing, but our county support is the strongest it has ever been." Speaking with the Red…
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Armyworms Confirmed at Economic Threshold

Published July 27, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Weirsma says they're receiving reports that armyworms are impacting fields at an economic level. "Scouts as well as individual growers have found a fair number of armyworms at treatable levels all along…
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More Soybean Disease Risk

Published July 10, 2025

Wet weather is causing more crop disease problems, especially for soybeans. “Rhizoctonia is a significant problem on many crops, and the same one that affects sugarbeets can also affect soybeans and damage them heavily," said University of Minnesota Extension Plant…
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Wet Feet in Pockets of Upper Midwest

Published July 9, 2025

Due to high-volume rains, standing water has been seen in the region.  "Overall, the corn crop is looking pretty good, but we have these areas that received quite a bit of rainfall around Renville, Willmar, and Fargo," says University of…
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Insect Pressure

Published June 30, 2025

Insect activity throughout the Northern Plains is starting to pick up with the warmer weather. "We started to see some grasshopper activities, so you know it's a good idea to be keeping an eye out for grasshoppers and scouting fields…
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Farmers Turn to Agritourism to Boost Income

Published May 14, 2025

Agritourism is an opportunity for farmers to diversify income and share agriculture's story with consumers. "Agritourism is the intersection between agriculture and tourism, and it includes five broad areas: education, hospitality, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and direct sales," says University of…
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