AGRICULTURAL AND FARM NEWS By Nathan Winter Extension Educator – Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker County The spring time weather will soon be heading our way. Prune apple ...

University of Minnesota Extension Sharpen those pruning tools because fruit tree pruning time is here! Mid February through the first week in April is the best time of the year to prune fruit ...

If the tree has reached the desired height, cut back the leaders (the new growth ... Shortening others to side branches and thinning overcrowded spurs also helps stimulate new productive shoots.

Maintaining healthy trees on your property enhances curb appeal and promotes safety. Finding a reputable tree trimming ...

You can thin manually by holding the fruit between the thumb and forefinger and plucking it off the tree. Alternatively, you can use shears or scissors to cut the fruit off. In either scenario ...