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Opportunity knocks for oats in Minnesota

Oats were once a major Minnesota crop, with about 4 million acres planted annually on average until the early 1960s. But in 2025, oats accounted for only 195,000 planted acres in Minnesota, and those ...
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Deep freeze could kill emerald ash borer larvae

There’s a silver lining to this arctic blast: emerald ash borer (EAB) larvae overwintering in ash trees may die in high numbers.
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Rethinking (rural) housing: How we're getting it wrong, why it matters everywhere, and what to do

Amy Baldwin is the community development director with Otter Tail County, and she will highlight Otter Tail County’s Big ...
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Forest Pest First Detector

Forest pest first detectors are trained to quickly detect and diagnose early infestations of emerald ash borer, spongy moth, Asian longhorned beetle, Japanese barberry, round leaf (Oriental) ...
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Extension in Washington County

Washington County partners with Extension to deliver practical education and research you can use at home, at work and in your community.