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thbrown

@thbrown415

UMN Extension Educator, Pesticide Safety & Environmental Ed program. Horticulture, master gardener, photographer, traveler, and more . . . Views are my own.

 Minnesota, USA
Joined March 2012
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Still time to take advantage of some great free webinars during Healthy Aging Month. I'm a part of an Aging on the Farm webinar on September 29 from 9-10 am. Sign up today!
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Accidents involving NH3 (anhydrous ammonia) can cause severe injuries or even be fatal. To reduce risks, we're urging farmers, fertilizer dealers, & custom applicators to take extra precautions during application, transport, & storage this fall. Info 🔗 mda.state.mn.us/mda-urges-sa…
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Private pesticide applicators up for recertification in 2027 can sign up now for a field day opportunity later this summer to recertify now instead of waiting till January or February 2027. Limited space - so sign up now!
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🎥 New Video Series for Pesticide Applicators! Three 3 short videos to help applicators strengthen essential skills & stay safe in the field. ✔️ Mix It Right ✔️ Spray It Right ✔️ Clean It Right View the series now on our PSEE YouTube Channel! z.umn.edu/ApplyItRightSeries
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Fruit and Vegetable News: Time to remove flowering weeds blog-fruit-vegetable-ipm.ext…
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Young Farmers Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Reimbursement through Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) morningagclips.com/young-far…
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Minnesota Crop News: Considerations for soybean aphid management blog-crop-news.extension.umn…
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Award-winning film - "In the Heartland" is available for public viewing! The 30 min film looks at the connection btwn rural communities and farming, specifically in Luverne, MN. It also has a #HealthySoil component! Let me know what you think. youtu.be/psa4HKsyHUs?feature… @UMNExt
From the Heartland

From the Heartland

In 2014, a devastating flood swept over the small town of Luverne, ...

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While a lot of Minnesotans have been pestered by mosquitoes and ticks over the past couple of months, another annoying insect is just starting to make itself known in gardens and fields across a wide swath of the state mprnews.org/story/2024/07/09…

In gardens across Minnesota, the beetle battle begins

Sporting metallic green and copper colors, Japanese beetles are starting their annual feast of roses, grapevines, fruit trees and any number of other plants — much to the chagrin of gardeners and...

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So true - loved Louie's Lower Level, the Cellar, the pool hall, Fiddly Fig, and the Mexican restaurant!
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Newer Tucsonans have no idea how cool the Student Union used to be. I grew up here and loved Louie's Lower Level, the Cellar, the pool hall, Fiddly Fig, the Mexican restaurant... And the POOL! Approx. between the food court & parking garage now. Credit: Tucson Citizen archives
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We added another local training site to our upcoming Starry Trek event! Now also available in Mora, MN! Join us at TWENTY-FOUR locations across Minnesota to search for aquatic invasive species! No experience or special equipment needed! z.umn.edu/StarryTrekRegistra…
Starry Trek 2024, Saturday August 10th, locations across Minnesota. Live long and monitor... for aquatic invasive species.

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Thank you all for attending.
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Big turnout today to hear Debalin Sarangi @UMNweeds & 7 #UMNproud grad students + postdocs share their latest research findings. #MnAg @UMNresearch @USDA_NIFA
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MN Crop News: Field Notes talks disease and weed management in a very wet year blog-crop-news.extension.umn…
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Photos today flying over WC MN. Looking at #CropDamage from extensive rains for the past 2 months. If you want to be glass 1/2 full, there was very little IDC and we are now out of the drought! #MNag #MNfarming ⁦@MNSoybean⁩ ⁦@UMNExt⁩
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Minnesota Crop News: Small Grains Disease and Pest Update 07/09/24 blog-crop-news.extension.umn…
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Ants have been herding and tending soybean aphids for thier honeydew at the SWROC near Lamberton,MN. There are nymphs with wingpads, and at least one predator here. After the 4th, you might want to start getting an idea of aphids in your area.
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How long can #corn survive flooded conditions? Go to extension.umn.edu/growing-co… for more information. At our 70-80 degree days, only about 2 days. #MNag @mncorn

Flooded corn

Heavy rains can flood corn fields or create saturated conditions. Here, we discuss agronomic and disease issues when corn is exposed to prolonged periods of high soil moisture and cool temperatures...

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Young corn can survive flooded conditions lasting for about two days under warm temperatures (at or above the mid-70s, in degrees Fahrenheit) to four days under cooler temperatures (at or below the mid-60s). extension.umn.edu/growing-co…
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Velvetleaf and woolly cupgrass are enjoying these conditions
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Reminder: Application of dicamba herbicide is prohibited in Minnesota after June 12 south of Interstate 94 and after June 30 north of I-94. In addition, dicamba products cannot be applied when the temperature is above 85° Fahrenheit. ℹ️ mda.state.mn.us/reminder-jun… #MNAg
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