What factors are affecting Greater Minnesota's economy? Read about our research study. Learn how 'it's not your grandmother's rural economy anymore.' ...

Stress and change Managing stress begins with self-care. Fortunately, there are many things you can do at home and on your own schedule to support your mental health, maintain healthy communication ...

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 ...

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

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) ...

There’s a silver lining to this arctic blast: emerald ash borer (EAB) larvae overwintering in ash trees may die in high numbers.

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

Not cooked to the recommended minimum internal temperature. Not held at the proper temperature. Not cooled or reheated properly. Temperature danger zone: 41 to 135 degrees F. The longer food is in the ...

Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum. Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow’s main energy source.

Cooking Matters courses offer practical nutrition information, hands-on food preparation, and food budgeting and shopping.

Participatory funding is the process of individuals working together to determine how grants and philanthropic gifts are distributed in their communities.

Cooking Matters volunteer opportunities include serving as a culinary instructor, a class manager, a class shopper and a class assistant.