Northern Lights is a University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development recognition opportunity designed to celebrate volunteer impact in key priority areas.

A will is a legal document which lists instructions regarding the distribution and management of your assets. A will technically directs finances only, with the exception of guardianship. Creating a ...

Know what genetic type of corn you are planting. Isolate different types of corn to prevent cross-pollination. Direct seed corn in the garden after the soil has warmed. Irrigate to prevent drought ...

Powdery mildew affects over 10,000 plants. Many commonly grown annual and perennial flowering plants, as well as ornamental grasses, can be infected by powdery mildew. Zinnia, phlox, bee balm and ...

Safe carbohydrates content for sensitive horses is considered to be 10 to 12 percent or less. Testing your hay is a good starting point for determining its carbohydrate content. Make sure you take a ...

Horses that refuse to drink are at risk of poor performance, poor organ function and colic. Flavoring water or using electrolytes are two ways to encourage a fussy horse to drink. Make sure to consult ...

Many diseases can affect your small poultry flock. Practicing biosecurity and proper management can help keep birds healthy. If you suspect disease in your flock, consult a veterinarian or the ...

A bulb garden of cold-hardy spring bulbs like tulips, daffodils, crocus, hyacinth and others can be planted in pots to bloom indoors in late winter. Bulbs can be forced into bloom through cold ...

Agricultural land benefiting from improved drainage. Source: D. Jaynes, Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Glacial processes in the Upper Midwest created an abundance of ...

The best way to make your pasture more productive is to divide your pasture area into a few small paddocks. Horse’s are selective grazers. They tend to eat the forage they prefer and disregard other ...

The first sign of powdery mildew is pale yellow leaf spots. White powdery spots can form on both upper and lower leaf surfaces, and quickly expand into large blotches. The large blotches can cover the ...

Small size (0.05 cm long) with 8 legs. Body is yellowish orange and somewhat translucent. One black spot on each side of the body (hence the "twospotted" part of the name). Nymphs are similar to ...