Peaches are one of America's favorite fruits to eat in summertime; and they are simple to grow; but how easy are these types of fruit trees easy to protect? Here are easy orchard management strat … read more

Sorry, kiddos; but August is declared to be Back To School Month; and now that kids are preparing to go back to classrooms, teachers are encouraged to incorporate agriculture into their teaching plans … read more

Summertime hikers and outdoorsy folks will see a lot of different types of wildlife; but the one wild animal that has us watching our backs is the black bear. After all, July is mating season; and it … read more

In what was the 15th recorded bear attack in Minnesota history, a 16-year-old girl jogging on a heavily forested trail near White Iron Lake was bitten by a bear and suffered wounds to her thigh.The at … read more

Ticks are found throughout North America in grassy and wooded areas. While we know that ticks cannot jump or fly, we have to ask can ticks swim? Ticks cannot swim. Their bodies are not built well en … read more