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Viewpoint: Many web-surfing gardeners are concerned about the scary claims they read online about the herbicide glyphosate. An independent university weed scientist addresses the controversy

I did a class for the Cypress Landing community a few weeks back and one of the questions was about Roundup or herbicides that contain the active ingredient glyphosate. I have taken several calls over the last few years from folks telling me they are afraid of Round-up (or other products with the active ingredient glyphosate). A while back there was a talk offered for advanced education of NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers led by Dr. Joe Neal, Professor of Weed Science and Extension Specialist. He put a talk together titled: Glyphosate: Can we separate fact and fiction? And, how do we control weeds without it? Read more at: https://www.thewashingtondailynews.com/2023/09/03/glyphosate-aka-roundup-fact-or-fiction/ ....

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Platte County Extension to offer tree planting demonstration

Fall is tree planting time. For long lived, healthy trees that grow as fast as possible, correct planting is a must. ....

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Become an Extension Master Gardener

In 2022, 2,953 certified Extension Master Gardeners volunteered across the state of Minnesota contributing over 169,500 volunteer hours and reaching over 142,300 Minnesota residents. ....

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